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KEY I TO t PHRENOLOGY, 



BY 



Prof. Wm, Seymour, 



PRACTICAL 



\vqQ P Y R I G h ? 

TOV 22 1890 



PHRENOLOGIST & PSYCHOLOGIST. 



OF 



PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



COPYRIGHTED, Aug,, 29th, 1890, 
— BY — 

■ Prof. Wm. Seymour, 

* PHRENOLOGIST. * 



INTRODUCTION. 



:o: 

The distin gushing feature that characterizes 
man's superiority over every other creature in 
the animal kingdom, is his intellect: and if in the 
vast assemblage of excellences that cluster 
around and shine forth in the character of man- 
kind, there is one star in the glorious constella- 
tion that shines brighter than the rest, it is the 
triumph of the intellect, and the moral sentiments, 
over the animal propensities: and whatever has a 
tendency to that end. cannot fail to be of impor 
tance to humanity. Such is the object and tend- 
ency of the science of phrenology. Its principles 
reaches down to the lowest dexDth of human 
depravity, ascertains the cause of human woe. 
and offers a remedy for the many evils that inflict 



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our race. Every thing in nature (evil and good 
included) is governed by law, and the greatest 
providence that can bless mankind, is a knowl- 
edge of the laws that govern, and control our 
destiny, and nowhere is this knowledge to be 
found, save in the science of phrenology. It 
alone portrays the weaknesses, liabilities, and 
capabilities of humanity, and until we learn the 
cause of evil, we cannot rationally offer a remedy. 
I know that some will tell us that the sins of our 
first parents is the cause of all our suffering, &c. 
But whatever effect the sins of our forefatheis 
might have upon us, its consequences must of 
necessity bear equal weight on all the race of man- 
kind, hence, unless there be some other cause 
than the mere sins of our first parents, all man- 
kind would be very good or very bad, alike, in 
proportion to the relation which the sins of our 
first parents bore to the race. But inasmuch as 
this is not the case, but on the contrary, apart 
from the saving, or restraining influences of relig- 
ion, there is a vast variety in the moral conduct 
of mankind, it follows that there is other causes 
than that of the sins of our first parents; and phre- 
nology determines that cause by showing wherein 
we are liable to become victims to temptation. 



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And then by the great law of nature that every- 
thing improves by cultivation, or action, and de- 
teriorate through neglect ; it shows wherein we 
may improve the good, and restrain the bad, until 
by education, and development, we may remove 
the cause, and evil, as a consequence, shall be 
proportionately buried with the ignorance of the 
past. - Trusting that this little volume may have 
its desired effect, and that it may aid every other 
effort in correcting the morals and improving the 
conditions of mankind, is the earnest prayer of 
the author. 

Prof. Wm. Seymour. 



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Importance of a Knowledge of Phrenology. 



We are frequently asked "what is the use of 
phrenology, and wherein would mankind be ben- 
efitted from a practical knowledge of this science V 
To which we answer ; its utility may partially be 
ascertained from a consideration of the variety of 
natural ability in the same child to acquire 
knowledge, when applied to different branches of 
study, as well as in men and women, to perform 
the duties of life. Thousands of dollars have 
been spent in vain, and years of the most valu- 
able part of their existance have been lost, in 
endeavouring to train and educate children for 
something for which experience has demonstrated 
they where never adapted. As every effect must 
have a cause, there must be a reason for this 



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diversity ; and as all other branches of science has 
been developed by observation and study of exist- 
ing phenomena, so the science of phrenology, by 
practical observation and experience of the nat- 
ural diversity and aptitude of mankind has been 
established. Hence, ii may no longer be consid- 
ered as mere speculative philosophy ; but as the 
result of human experience based upon the same 
immoveable foundation of every other branch of 
science, viz : the relation of cause and effect ; we 
are enabled to determine why these differences 
exists, and pointing out the weak and strong 
points, in the developements of the brain, as the 
instrument of power, we can determine the liabil- 
ities and capabilities of children, ere through pain- 
ful experience, and vast expenditure, we buy the 
truth which the lessons of phrenology f ortells ; 
hence, its importance, from a financial standpoint, 
may readily be observed. 

And as all mankind are more or less govern- 
ed by the force of circumstances that surround 
them, a science that determines the liabilities to 
temptation, as well as the power of resistance, is 
of vast importance as a preventive of crime. 
Thousands of criminals behind the bars, in every 
age, might have been saved from crime, did they 



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but know their own weakness before they became 
victims to temptation. Hence it behooves every 
parent, as well as young men and young ladies, 
to seek, and to obtain the knowledge imparted by 
phrenology ; that they may make a practical use 
of its advantages. For sins of omission are no 
less excusable than sins of commission, and to 
neglect knowledge that has a tendency to save 
from sin, and thereby withhold the power to save, 
is to become chargeable with the responsibility of 
the crime committed ; whether this knowledge be 
within the grasp of parents, who have the care 
of offspring, or whether it be the young men and 
young women starting out in life. 



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And now in order that Ave may lay the prin- 
ciples of phrenology more clearly before the 
minds of those who would investigate its truths, 
we might consider what are its claims ; — 

First; — That Brain is the organ of Mind. 

Second; — That the Brain is a congeries of 
organs; and that the magnanimity of mind in its 
manifestation upon different subjects, depends 
upon the development of those individual facul- 
ties or organs in the brain. 

Third; — That different parts of the brain 
represent certain groups of organs, to which are 
ascribed special functionary offices in the demon- 
strations of character, and that in proportion to 
their special development will be the manifesta- 
tion of Force, Reason, Morality, Emotion, and 
Perception. 

Fourth; — That size is the measure of power 
when other things are equal. 

Fifth; — That quality of brain must be 
considered as well as quantity. 

Sixth; — That Temperaments and Health 



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determines the quality; hence must be considered 
in determining character. 

Se vent h; — A proper understanding of these 
qualifications will enable its posessor to deter- 
mine the natural traits of character and abilities 
of mankind, as applied to the different vocations 
and conditions in life. 




Let us review these claims in the light of 
reason and experience. 



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BRAIN THE ORGAN OF MIND, 

is a subject which has called forth a great 
deal of diversity of opinion; especially among the 
ancient philosophers: Pythagoras, five centuries 
before the christian era, declared the head to be 
the seat of the mind. Plato and Aristotle, 
( although differing from each other with regards 
to the nature of ideas ) each ascribed the seat of 
reason to be located in the brain; while Von Hel- 
mont asigned it to be in the stomach. Stahl 
claimed the soul or mind to occupy the whole 
body. While Cabanis took the position that 
mental phenomena belong to the blood and that 
they were a vapor or spirit, highly subtilized and 
refined by the membranes of the brain. That 
the active principle of life which Stahl calls the 
soul, is one, but it acts diversely in organs accord- 
ing to differences of structure and function. " It 
digests in the stomach, secretes bile in the liver, 
and thinks in the brain." Thus we see there was 
a great diversity of opinion among the ancient 
philosophers, upon this subject many more of 
whom we might quote but we think sufficient has 
been given to prove that the subject is one which 
has attracted the attention, and called forth the 



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investigation of great minds in the past; and 
from the diversity of opinions upon this subject 
at the present time, among those who have either 
ignored the science of phrenology, or otherwise, 
seem to have been searching for the phrenolog- 
ical faculties, with the expectation of finding 
them ( through anatomical investigation ) with 
their names idelibly and geographically stamped 
upon the various convolutions of the brain ; we 
may learn that it is a subject which requires 
special study and care to ascertain its truth : and 
from the fact that men in all ages who have 
made great pretentions to scientific investigations 
and have discovered many truths upon many 
other subjects, disagree upon this one, it proves 
that it is a subject that requires more than a pass- 
ing thought, and one which must receive special 
attention, in order to determine the locality of 
mind, and its influence upon character, as the 
result of the quality of its instrumentality. 
Hence we believe all anatomists who have enter- 
ed fully into the subject of investigation, and 
have made a careful comparison of the develop- 
ment, structure and quality of nerve fiber in the 
brain, and compared this with the disposition of 
the mind ; the natural mental abilities, the ten- 



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dencies to good or evil in the lives and character 
of the individuals whose brains have been thus 
examined and compared, have arrived at this con- 
clusion ; that there is a uniform correspondence 
in the manifestation of mentality between persons 
of similar organic structure of brain. Hence 
from such observations this claim for phrenology 
has been (we think) successfully established, that 
" Brain is the Organ of Mind.' 7 

Bearing upon this subject of " brain and 
mind 1 ' some unknown writer has penned the 
following lines, which is said to have been first 
found near a skeleton of remarkable symmetry 
of form, in the museum of the Royal College of 
Surgeons, Lincoln's Inn, London; and that the 
curator of the Museum sent them to the London 
Morning Chronicle. 

:o: — 

Behold this ruin! 'Twas a skull 

Once of ethereal spirit full. 

This narrow cell was Life's retreat, 

This space was Thought's mysterious seat. 

What beauteous visions filled this spot! 

What dreams of pleasure long forgot! 

Nor Hope, nor Joy, nor Love, nor Fear 

Have left one trace of record here. 



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Beneath this mouldering canopy, 

Once shone the bright and busy eye; 

But start not at the dismal void— 

If social love that eye employed, 

If with no lawless fire it gleamed, 

But through the dews of kindness beamed, 

That eye shall be forever bright 

When stars and sun are sunk in night. 




Fig. 4. BONES OF THE SKULL. 

Fig. 4. Bones of the Skull-lateral view. 1 . Frontal bone ; 2, Parietal j 3, Occipital \ 
4, Temporal, with ths Mastoid process attached on its posterior border) 5, Nasal j 6, Malar; 
7, Superior Maxillary j 8, Ethmoid ; 9, Maxillary. 

Within this hollow cavern hung 

The ready, swift, and tuneful tongue; 

If falsehood's honey is disdained, 

And when it could not praise, was chained, 



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If bold in virtue's cause it spoke, 
Yet gentle concord never broke, 
This silent tonge shall plead for thee 
When time unvails Eternity. 

BRAIN A PLURALITY OF ORGANS. 

The Second claim which phrenology puts 
forth, is, that the Brain is a congeries of organs ; 
or in other words, the brain as the organ of mind, 
consists in a plurality of faculties. There are 
many persons of distinction in the world, who are 
willing to admit that the brain is the seat of the 
mind, yet they are not willing to admit and even 
positively deny its plurality. They asume that 
the brain is a unit, and that the mind acts upon 
or manifests itself through all portions of the 
brain at the same time. If this position be true 
that the brain is a unit, and that the mind mani- 
fests itself through all portions of the brain at 
the same time ; then it must manifest itself upon 
all subjects with equal proficiency or power : hence 
there could be no degrees of mental power in the 
same individual. Upon this hypothesis the mind 
that is magnanimous upon one subject would be 
magnanimous on all, and the mind that is defi- 
cient upon one subject would be equally deficient 



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or weak on all ; hence the child that could learn 
Arithmatic, with startling rapidity, or with toil- 
some effort, and almost dispairing success, would 
manifest equal proficiency, or stupidity when 
applied to Music, History, Grammar, Geography, 
Writing or to whatever branch of study and 
learning it may be applied. But such we find is 
not the case, but to the contrary, there are differ- 
ent degrees of aptitude in the same child when 
applied to different branches of education, as is 
the case with adults when applied to different 
branches of industry. It is not an uncommon 
affair for teachers and guardians to find a child 
who has a natural ability as well as a desire to 
learn music, who posesses little ability and no 
desire whatever for the study of mathematics ; 
whilst in another child there is little or no ability 
to learn music, but who is very apt at figures. 
This diversity is carried all through the different 
branches of education ; hence instead of manifest- 
ing the same degree of mentality upon all sub- 
jects, there are degrees of learning as a result of 
a diversity of causation ; for as we have said be- 
fore every effect must have a cause. And if 
brain is the organ of mind and the manifestation 
of mind through the brain as an instrument is 



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not uniform in power npon all subjects, it follows 
that there must be a plurality somewhere through 
which the power of mind is manifested. 

This plurality must either exist in the mind 
itself or otherwise in the instrument through 
which mind is manifested. If this diversity con- 
sisted in the plurality of mind itself its manifesta- 
tion could not be determined by any particular 
formation of the brain, for whether the brain be 
small or large, back of the ears or in front, aboye 
or below, its power for good or eyil would be the 
same. But from practical observations of these 
varieties in individuals and a careful investiga- 
tion of its cause, the early founders of the science 
of phrenology (who were also skilled in the science 
of anatomy) began to compare these diversities of 
character, with the cranial developments of the 
brain, until by the comparison of different individ- 
uals who resembled each other in disposition, 
sentiment and character, they soon found that 
there was a similar correspondence between the 
shapes of certain parts of the brain with that of 
character or sentiment : consequently through 
observation of such facts, they concluded that 
this particular development of brain which 
appeared so prominent and was so uniformly 



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marked in each head of a similar character, must 
be the seat of power in this particular line. 

Thus little by little, and one by one, the 
plurality of faculties in the brain have been 
established, until to day it is generally conceded, 
that not only is brain the organ of mind but that 
the development of special parts of the brain is 
necessary for the accomplishment of certain pur- 
suits in life. 

GROUPS OF FACULTIES. 

But again not only does phrenology claim 
that there is a plurality of faculties in the brain, 
and that to each organ is ascribed a particular 
function, but that there are certain groups of 
organs which are so closely related to each other, 
that from the relative development of these com- 
binations within themselves, will be the mani- 
festation of Force, Reason, Morality, Emotion 
and perception. And from the relation which 
these different groups sustain toward each other, 
vice or virtue, justice or inequality, happiness or 
misery depends largely upon which of these dif- 
ferent groups of faculties has the advantage in 
development. 

In order that we may understand this part 
of our subject more clearly we might give a des- 



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cription of the classification of organs and group: 
as determined by phrenologists. 



1st. Domestic Propensities. 

1 Amativeness. A Conjugality. 

2 Parental Love. 4 Inhabitiveness. 

3 Friendship. 5 Continuity. 

2nd. Selfish Propensities. 

E Vitativeness. - 8 Alimentiveness. 

6 Combativeness. 9 Acquisitiveness. 

7 Exocutiveness. 10 Secretiveness. 

3rd. Selfish Sentiments. 

11 Cautiousness. 12 Approbation. 

13 Self -Esteem. 

4th, Moral Sentiments. 

14 Firmness. 15 Conscientiousness. 

16 Hope. 17 Spirituality. 

18 Veneration. 19 Benevolence. 

5th, Semi-Intellectual or Artistic and Mechanical. 

20 Constructiveness. 22 Imitation. 

21 Ideality. 23 Mirthfulness. 

B Sublimit v. 



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6th, Perceptive Group. 

24 Individuality. 28 Color. 

25 Form. 29 Order. 

26 Size. 30 Calculation. 

27 Weight. 31 Locality. 

7th, Reasoning Group. 

32 Eventuality. 34 Tune. 

33 Time. 35 Language. 
36 Causality. 37 Comparison. 
C Human-Nature. D Agreeableness. 

For the location of these groups see Cut No. 5. 



No. 5. GROUPS OF OEGANS. 

The relation which these groups sustain to- 
ward each other and their influence upon charac- 
ter we shall consider in another part of this work, 
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The next claim for phrenology is, that 
Size is the Measure of Power, 

when other things are equal; hence the density 
and quality of nerve fibre must be considered, as 
well as the size of the brain and the location of 
faculties, or there will be serious mistakes made 
by those who would make a pretention in delin- 
eating character. This is a fact which must be 
observed in all the scientifiic and mechanical 
operations of mankind, as well as a universal law 
of Nature. The density and quality of Stone, 
Wood, Iron and Steel must be observed by every 
skillful mechanic, in building bridges, erecting 
edifices, or constructing machinery ; and upon the 
quality of the material, more than upon its size, 
will depend the strength and power of the in- 
strument. This is true of the instrument of 
Mind as it is in all other forms of matter. And 
now the question may be asked ; How is the dei> 
sity and quality of the brain to be determined? 
We answer by a careful study of what is termed 
the Temperaments. 

Temperaments. 

By the Temperaments we mean those qualities in 
the general make-up of an individual which indi- 
cate strength, action, sentiment and health. 



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Classification of Temperaments.. 

The Temperaments are classified into what 
are termed the Motive. Mental and Vital. The 
Motive implies strength, large bones, dense mus- 
cles, and compactness of fibre or tissue. 




No. 6. MOTIVE TEMPERAMENT. 

Where there is a predominance of the Motive 
Temperament over the Mental and Vital the 
individual is adapted to out-door exercises, and is 



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usually automatic in action and conduct, man- 
ifesting but little judgment in the affairs of life, 
having but little mechanical ability, usually very 
awkward and better fitted for a laborer than for 
a mechanic, and for the common drudgery of life 
than for a governor or governess. 




No. 7. VITAL TEMPERAMENT. 

The Vital Temperament implies health. 



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a good digestion, good circulation, and as a 
consequence a well rounded form or body. 

Where the Vital Temperament predominates 
over the Mental and Motive persons are usually 
fond of luxuries and apt to be lazy, showing 
but little disposition, as a rule, to do anything 
but gratify the desire of their animal natures. If 
they seek information at all it is generally of a 
sensational character, and their desire for pleas- 
ure usually of a low order. 



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1 




No. 8. MENTAL TEMPERAMENT. 



The Mental Temperament implies acuteness, 
a delicately organized constitution, small bones 
and muscles; one having a nervous, sensitive, 
active nature. 



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Persons in whom the Mental Temperament 
predominates are usually thoughtful and stu- 
dious, always seeming to be meditating upon 
something, and often very nervous and sensitive 
to their surroundings. 

They usually have fine Artistic tastes, a 
poetic nature, and are better adapted to Lit- 
erature, Science or Art, than to the heavier 
branches of Mechanics or to the common drudg- 
ery of life. 

In determining character the predominance 
of either as well as the combination of Tempera- 
ments should always be taken into consideration. 

"Many observers claim that temperament 
is the surest key to character ; that on it depends 
a man's ability to succeed in life, as well as his 
disposition in general — whether he is excitable or 
calm, active or indolent, restless or serene, capable 
of long and constant effort, of meeting emer- 
gencies, or adapted only to a quiet, easy routine. 
Whether or not we attribute so high a degree of 
importance to it. a knowledge of the tempera- 
ments is certainly of great value in the criticism 
of character. Ignorance of their influence con- 
stantly leads to serious mistakes in the relations 
of business, friendship, and love." 



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Combination of the Temperaments. 

In combining the Temperaments we have 
what may be termed the Mental-Motive, the 
Motive-Mental, the Mental -Vital and the Vital- 
Mental, also the Motive Vital and the Vital- 
Motive. 




SIR WILLIAM DAWSON, 
No. 9. MENTAL -MOTIVE. 



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Influence of different combinations of Temperaments 
on Character. 

By the Mental-Motive we mean a person in 
whom the Mental Temperament predominates 
over the Motive, and the Motive over the Vital : 
that is to say. one in whom the Mental Tempera- 
ment is the highest, the Motive next and the 
Vital the most deficient. 

Persons in whom the Mental-Motive Tem- 
perament predominates usually manifest great 
mental power, breadth and depth of thought with 
a good degree of executive ability. Persons of 
this combination are usually fond of Science and 
Philosophy, subjects which have some solid basis, 
and they rarely indulge in anything of a sensa- 
tional or sentimental nature. It is to this class 
of men and women that the world is largely in- 
debted for the advancement of our boasted sys- 
tems of Science and Civilization : men and women 
who are ever found to be the leaders of society 
where depth of thought and practical effort is 
required. 

As a representative of the Mental-Motive 
Temperament we have no better specimen than 
Sir William Dawson. Professor of Xatural 



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History, McGill College and University, Montreal, 
whose philosophical and scientific productions 
stamp him as one of the master minds of the age. 
and the extent of whose productions shows that 
he has delved into Natural Science with an un- 
tiring effort, which none hut those strongly 
marked by the Motive as well as the Mental could 
possibly have endured. 




No. 10. 



Sir John A, Macdonald, 
MOTIVE -MENTAL. 



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By the Motive-Mental we mean a person in 
whom the Motive Temperament is the highest, 
the Mental next and the Vital last. 

Persons in whom the Motive- Mental com- 
bines are usually very active. They have great 
ambition to stand at the head of the class in any- 
thing and every thing they undertake, and are 
seldom satisfied unless they can hold a leading 
position in society. They are not often noted for 
any great depth of thought, but rather for their 
keen perceptions and practical observations. 
Some of the greatest, although not profound, men 
that this world has ever known have been men 
of this combination. They are usually known as 
warriors, explorers, navigators, or politicians ; Ave 
rarely find such combinations among the philos- 
ophers and scientists. 

As an illustration of this combination of 
Temperaments we present Sir John A. Mac- 
donald, in whom we find a strong blending of 
the Motive-Mental Temperament, which gives 
him his natural ability as a leader in 
politics. Sir John A. Macdonald has certainly 
a distinct force of character ; he is cautious but 
not timid, bold yet discreet. Bungay has said of 



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him: "His strong features tell his opponents be- 
fore he has spoken a word that a contest with 
him is not a holiday task. He does not, as a rule, 
indulge in nights of fancy, nor tread the prim- 
rose path of dalliance. He is a born leader of 
men and knows how to speak, and when to speak, 
and without indulgence in verbiage he strikes 
and hits with words as hard as heated cannon 
balls whatever opposes his pet measures in the 
House. He is too busy and too much in earnest 
to plane and joint and polish nice little address- 
es for the purpose of saving them for show in 
glass cases." 

Vital-Mental. 

By the Vital- Mental we mean a person in 
whom the Vital predominates over the Mental, 
and the Mental over the Motive. 

Persons in whom the Vital-Mental combines 
usually manifest more ability to plan than dis- 
position to execute. They are shrewd in making 
plans, and often take the lead in society, rather 
by the cunningness of their devices than by their 
disposition to labor. They are fond of what may 
be termed a "good time 11 and of jovial company; 
they are often sanguine in nature, witty in their 



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remarks, and disposed to take life easy, yet if 
properly directed will often manifest great energy 
in social improvements. Such persons are emo- 
tional, sympathetic, and often very impulsive. 




P. T. Barnum. 



No. 12. VITAL MENTAL. 

In the character of P. T. Barnum we have a 
strong demonstration of the Vital -Mental Tem- 
perament. His Vital Temperament is shown by 
his full chest, comparatively short neck, broad 
shoulders, round cheeks and frank, good-natured 
expression of countenance, and yet the record of 



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his life shows that he has an active, vivid imag- 
ination and brilliancy and quickness of percep- 
tion, by which he out-generals the public, thus 
demonstrating the activity and development of • 




Wendell Phillips. 
No. 11. MENTAL -VITAL. 



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By the Mental- Vital we mean a person in 
whom the Mental Temperament is the highest, 
the Vital next and the Motive last. 

Persons in whom the Mental-Vital predomi- 
nates are usually brilliant in thought, artistic in 
taste, sympathetic and emotional, yet they mani- 
fest great depth of thought and power of per- 
suasion. 

In the likeness of Wendell Phillips we have 
a representative of the Mental- Vital somewhat 
opposite to P. T. Barnum, and yet there is a 
strong similarity in their commanding the atten- 
tion of the public mind. Both are noted charac- 
ters ; P. T. Barnum for his wit and tact. Wendell 
Phillips for his eloquence and talent. The pre- 
dominance of the Mental Temperament is mani- 
fested in Wendell Phillips by his high, broad 
forehead, classic features and oval cast of coun- 
tenance, and the Vital finds expression in the 
warmth, vigor, ardor, and activity of his emotion- 
al nature by which he swayed his audience, and 
held them spell-bound by his vivid imaginations 
as he powerfully presented his arguments in favor 
of the position he held upon all subjects 
which he attempted to expound. Although we 
note in Wendell Phillips the predominance of the 



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Mental-Vital, we must not overlook the fact that 
he had also a good development of the Motive 
Temperament, which rendered him firm and some- 
what indifferent to the opposition that was 
brought against him. 




Henry Ward Beacher. 



No. 13. 



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As another illustration of this class I might 
mention Henry Ward Beecher, who comes closer 
to the uniformity of Temperaments. Here the 
Mental, Vital and Motive are almost uniformily 
blended. This blending of the Temperaments in 
Henry Ward Beecher rendered him not only a 
powerful orator, but also gave him great power of 
endurance, by which he was enabled to apply him- 
self almost incessantly to the investigation of 
such subjects, as he considered important to the 
w^ell-being of individuals and the community 
at large ; until by the strength of his predominant 
Mental Temperament he was able to analyze the 
present, compare the past, and anticipate the 
future with such clearness and profundity, that 
his tongue and pen became powerful weapons in 
subduing the national strife, as well as mighty 
instruments in lifting mankind from the sloughs 
of sin and ignorance. 

Motive-Vital. 

By the Motive-Vital we mean a person in 
wdiom the Motive is the highest, the Vital next 
and the Mental last. 



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ALF. GREENFIELD, 

English Pugilisti 
N T 0. 14. MOTIVE-VITAL. 

Persons of this combination are noted for 
their strength and endurance, and are better 
adapted to a mechanical life than to science or 
literature. They are the men for the fields and 
the workshop ; often manifesting great practical 
talent, bnt with little taste for literary pursuits 
where thonghtfulness and study are required. 



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Palmer the English Poisoner. 
No. 15. VITAL-MOTIVE. 



By the Vital-Motive we mean one in whom 
the Vital is the highest, the Motive next and the 
Mental Temperament the most defTicient. 

Persons of this combination are often dispos- 
ed to take life easy, manifesting but little dis- 
position to work or study, and they only bestir 
themselves when they realize that it is greatly to 
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are usually very selfish, caring but little for the 
welfare of their fellow-men, and manifesting but 
little judgment, sense, or justice. They are ex- 
tremely emotional, and being ignorant are very 
often superstitious, thus being more successfully 
led and governed through fear than reason. 

So strong is the influence which the Tem- 
peraments have upon character, that two per- 
sons similarly organized, so far as the construc- 
tion of the brain leading to mechanical ability or 
commercial transaction is concerned, differ so 
materially in sentiments that if circumstances 
permit each will pursue an entirely different 
course in life. One will be apt to work in machin- 
ery, while the other will manifest similar ability 
in literature. That is to say, a similar develop- 
ment of Construe tivenes in one would naturally 
lead to the construction of sentences, while in the 
other it would lead to the putting together of 
parts in machinery. Ideality in one, combining 
with Causality and Constructiveness, would lead 
to mechanical invention, while in the other it 
would lead to the conception of ideas and analyt- 
ical reasoning on social and moral questions per- 
taining to the well-being of society. Thus in the 



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study and practice of phrenology we must first 
take into consideration, and be able to determine 
accurately, the combination of Temperaments and 
physiological conditions which determine the 
quality and proportionately influences the direc- 
tion of these faculties into the different channels 
of active service in life. 

And now, let me remark, from what has al- 
ready been stated upon the subject of Tempera- 
ments we learn that a harmonious blending is 
essential to the highest success in life, and the 
greatest manifestation of intellect, whether in 
Science, Political Economy, or Religion, has been 
in persons in whom the Temperaments have been 
most uniformly blended. Where there is a 
deficiency of the Vital and Motive, although there 
may be a brilliancy of intellect and profundity 
of thought in childhood and early manhood, use- 
fulness has been impaired through a lack of 
physical energy and strength; and where the 
Motive or Vital predominates over the Mental to 
any great extent, while there may be energy and 
endurance, there is a deficiency in the manifesta- 
tion of intellect. Hence it behooves us to under- 
stand the combination of these Temperaments, 



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that in early life we may seek to develope the 
weak, and regulate the strong, until by the 
uniform development of Temperaments and the 
education of the Mental Faculties, we may pre- 
pare ourselves and our children after us for the 
accomplishment of the noblest purposes of life. 

How the relative size of the groups of faculties in the 
Brain are to be determined. 

Xext to the study of Temperaments in deter- 
mining character, we should get an understand- 
ing of the Location. Size and influence of Groups. 
This may be determined by general measure- 
ments. 

In the first place we may draw an imaginary 
horizental line through the head at the opening 
of the ear. letter C in Fig. 16 the center of which 
will be the anterior, or front part of the medulla 
oblongata, and the distance from this center to 
the circumference of any part of the brain will be 
the measure or size of the organs or faculties lo- 
cated therein. Hence learning first the average 
measurements of a full sized brain, then taking the 
measurement around the back part of the head 
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Xo. 16. 




the general development of the Domestic Propen- 
sities. Then in front of dotted line between M and 
P from C to C will determine the general develop- 
ment of the Selfish Sentiments. Prom C M to C 
will determine the general development of the 
Moral Sentiments. In front of dotted line between 
A and M will determine the general development 
of the Reasoning Faculties. Then around from 
C A to C on the other side will determine the 
general development of the Perceptive Faculties. 
Thus without troubling ourselves about bumps 
(as a great many people imagine.) we can get a 
general outline of the phrenological development 
of a brain by scientific and mathematical measure- 



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ment. These general outlines of phrenology are 
so apparent in the likeness and character of man- 
kind as to demand recognition and acceptance 
from the most skeptical, and those who may 
attempt to oprjose its technicalities. 

Here the question may be asked; "what are 
the average measurements of an ordinarily devel- 
oped head? To which we answer, in a full sized 
head the circumference just over the eyebrows 
and above the ears is from 22 to 22i inches. 
From the center of the ears over the Perceptives, 
C A, the measurement should be about 12 inches. 
Over the Reasoning Faculties, dotted line between 
A M, Fig. 16 it should be about 1H inches. 
Over the Moral Sentiments, C M, it should be 
about 14 inches. Over the Selfish Sentiments, 
dotted line between M P, about 13J inches. 
Over the Domestics, C P, about 10i inches. The 
above figures are the average measurements of 25 
years practice and the comparisons of over Ten 
Thousand heads. 

Comparative Phrenology. 

Next to a knowledge of the size of the dif- 
ferent groups, should be an understanding of 
their relaionship to one another, and their com- 
bined influence upon character. 



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The Natural language of different Groups. 
Selfish Propensities. 

Here Ave may ask: what is the natural use of 
the Selfish Propensities? 

Ans. The building up of self. The accu- 
mulation and preservation of our own rights. 



Domestic Propensities and Selfish Sentiments. 

Next we may ask: what are the legitimate 
functions of these organs in the brain which are 
termed the Domestic Propensities, and Selfish 
Sentiments I 

Ans . The reproduction of species. The pro- 
tection and care of the young. The union of 
society and the social improvement of the commu- 




Fig. 17, Black Hawk, Large Selfish Propensities, 



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nity and nation to which we belong. 




Fig. 18. Henry G. Pearson, Post Master of N. Y. Large Domestics, 

:o: 

Moral Sentiments. 

Next we may ask ; what are the natural func- 
tions of the group of Moral Sentiments? 

Ans. The administration of justice. Charity 
for our fellowmen. Confidence in one another. 
A reverence for the good and great. And a desire 
for the moral improvement of mankind. 



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Fig. 19. Rev. J. Hunter, La-ge Moral Sentiments. 

: o : 

Perceptive Faculties. 

Next the question may be asked ; what is the 
natural use of the Perceptive Group ? 

Ans. To take cognizance of external objects. 
To look a head. To measure distances, observe 
the laws of gravitation, and the density of organ- 



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ic structure. To recognize the symetry and pro- 
portions of form and the accuracy of lines. Or 
in other words to take into consideration the 
physiognomical appearances of things generally. 




Fig. 20. E. F. Brown, Lawyer Large Perceptives. 

: o : 

Reasoning Faculties. 
What is the natural use of the Reasoning 
Group. 

Ans. To trace the connection between cause 



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and effect. To compare, criticise, and analyze the 
different parts of every subject, condition and 
circumstance by which we may be surrounded, 
and by comparison of the past with the present, 
through analogical reasoning to ascertain and 
provide for the probabilities of the future. 




Fig. 21. Horace Vernet. Large Reasoning Faculties. 

Combination of Groups and their influence upon character. 

Although the development and legitimate 
functions of each Group of faculties in the brain 
has a tendency to the wellbeing and happiness 
of mankind, certain combinations are detrimental 
to progression, civilization and the common good 
of humanity ; while certain other combinations are 
productive of the wellbeing of society in general. 



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The combination of the Domestic and Selfish Propensities. 

In their development over every other group, 
would inspire in the minds of those so organized 
a spirit of selfishness, for the welfare of family 
and friends only : and would be likely to lead to 
prejudice and jealousy against all who are not 
related by the kindred ties of blood or marriage. 
And being ungoverned by Reason and the Moral 
Sentiments such persons seem to have no concep- 
tion of the rights of others, hence will be forever 
contending for universal posession of whatever 
seems for their own good. 

Combination of the Propensities with the Moral Sentiments. 

Where the Moral Sentiments combine with 
the Selfish and Domestic Propensities, persons 
are apt to be very religious, but their religious 
nature being unenlightened, for want of a devel- 
opment of the intellectual faculties; although 
they may manifest a great deal of zeal and 
earnestness for what they believe to be right in 
the sight of God and their fellow men ; their senti- 
ments are very narrow. They are apt to manifest 
a great deal of bigotry, and are likely to endeav- 
or to compel others to believe and conform to 
what their benighted Moral Sentiments has egre- 



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giously misled them to consider as being the' Will 
of God." And in contending with their fellow- 
men, either for posession of wealth or fame, they 
will be apt to attribute their success to the spe- 
cial providence and favors of an almighty power. 
Hence with such a limited sense of justice and 
righteousness ; actuated by a religions zeal, based 
upon the combination of the Moral Sentiments 
and the Propensities, without the regulation of 
the intellect ; the history of the past has demon- 
strated that where such a combination reigned, 
the religions which have been established, intend- 
ed to make mankind better, has actually made 
them worst ; blood thirsty and cruel, in propor- 
tion to the earnestness of their belief. 

Combination of the Selfish Propensities, Moral Sentiments, 
and the Perceptives. 

Persons in whom the above combination is 
developed are usually very ambitious, as a result 
of their selfish propensities; very shrewd and 
keen observers of the circumstances surrounding 
them, as a result of their Perceptives ; and are 
naturally zealous for the promotion of what they 
belief to be right, as the result of the develop- 
ment of their moral sentiments. But in the ex- 
ecution of every purpose they manifest more 



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craftiness than sonnd judgment, and are led 
more by impulse than reason ; for while they are 
wide awake to their surroundings, they never 
seem to consider the motives underlaying phe- 
nomena, or reason as to the consequent results. 
Hence their conduct often becomes demoralizing 
in its tendencies, and leads to suffering rather 
than to the happiness of mankind. 

Harmonious blending of Groups. 

Persons in whom all the different groups are 
well developed, are we think, the highest type of 
manhood nature can develop. They have the 
Perceptives which takes cognizance of all exter- 
nal forms, the Reflective or Reasoning Faculties 
which compare, criticise and analyze the forma- 
tions of matter, and the phenomena of nature, as 
well as to trace the connection between the past 
and present, and by analogy to rationally con- 
clude what are the prospects for the future. They 
have the Moral Sentiments, which desires the 
wellbeing of others, sympathies with suffering, 
and through the assistance of Reason administers 
consolation amid the darkest gloom and soothes 
the distressed in their deepest sorrow ; whilst the 
development of their Propensities governed by 



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Reason and the Moral Sentiments, adds ferver to 
their zeal, vigor to their exertions, and intensity 
to their feelings, while they press forward toward 
the mark of Civilization, Righteousness and Peace 
for all mankind. 

Next to the development of different groups 
of faculties, and their influence upon charactei , 
should be an understanding of the development, 
influence and relation of the individual organ? 
in each particular group. 

The unity of nature and the harmony of 
parts are manifested in every branch of creation. 
Whether we contemplate the starry heavens above 
us. or delve into the rocks beneath, we learn that 
the harmony of nature consists in the adaptation 
of parts, and that the universe consists of so 
many centers, around which all other bodies 
revolve. 

This we not only discover to be true from the 
science of Astronomy, but also in Geology, Bot- 
any and Physiology ; and none the less so, in the 
science of Phrenology. Each particular group 
has a special organ (like the sun in the solar sys- 
tem) around which all others center, and for the 
promotion of whose wellf are all the other f acultie 3 
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Vitativeness. 

The central organ in the Selfish Propensities, 
around which all the others blend their 
influences is the organ of Vitativeness or love of 
life. When large this propensity seem to keep 
all the members of this family group in constant 
service for its wellfare. Acquisitiveness is ever 
active in making provision for its support, 
Alimentiveness in preparing that which may be 
assimilated to the building up of self. Combative- 
ness and Executiveness are called upon by 
Vitativeness to resist intruders and to break 
down all the oppositions that it may have to con- 
tend with, internally and externally, mental and 
physical. 

Where the organ of Vitativeness is small in 
individuals there is usually but little ambition, 
they become easily discouraged in business ; care 
but little for their surroundings, and show but 
little disposition to resist disease, or death; and 
if Hope be small, there is a liability (in a moment 
of discouragement) of commiting suicide. 

U^"For the location of Vitativeness see let- 
ter E. Figure 22. Page 62. 



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Inhabitiveness. 

The above organ is the prime mover 
of the Domestic Group. It is that propensity in 
the nature of mankind which long for the com- 
forts of domestic life ; which desires a home of our 
own, and which stimulates all the other faculties 
in the domestic group to lend their influence in 
making home the most sacred spot on earth. With- 
out the influence of the organ of Inhabitiveness, 
instead of being what may be termed a "Civilized 
Race,' 1 enjoying the blessings of social intercourse 
around the domestic fireside of happy neighbor- 
ing homes ; mingling our voices together in our 
" Halls of pleasure ; " worshiping within the walls 
of some "Beautiful Temple" or rejoicing in that 
fraternal tie that binds us together as a nation ; 
we would be but wanderers, living in dens or 
caves of the earth and undoubtedly would mani- 
fest as much ferocity as the New Zeland Canabal 
or the most barborous tribes of the uncivilized 
Redmen of our Forests. It is this faculty which 
stimulates Friendship in its desire for sociability, 
and leads to the establishment of peace and unity 
among family and friends ; as well as to seek the 
interests of the domestic fireside, the community 
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It is this love of home which modifies the 
fires of Amativeness, and calls upon Conjugality 
to concentrate our affections upon one person ; 
unite in the bonds of matrimony, make a 
careful provision for the fruits of love, and stimu- 
lates the organ of Philoprogenitiveness with a 
thrill of joy as we tenderly gaze upon the new- 
born faces of our offspring. 

It has nerved the heart of the soldier in the 
field of battle, cheered the heart of the weary 
traveler in his journeys through the world, given 
inspiration to the poets song, made care a pleas- 
ure, and toil a duty of delight. The poet has 
beautifully expressed the sentiments of Inhab- 
itiveness under the title of " Wedlock. " 

!I2f"For the location of Inhabitiveness see 

number 4 in figure 22. Page 62. 

Wedlock. 

O holy power of pure, devoted love ! 
And O, thou holy, sacred name of home! 
Prime bliss of earth ! Behind us and before, 
Our guiding-star, our refuge ! When we plunge 
Loose from the safeguard of a father's roof, 
On life's uncertain flood exposed and driven, 
'Tis the mild memory of thy sacred days 
That keeps the young man pure. A father's eye, 
A mother's smile, a sister's gentle love, 
The table, and the altar, and the hearth, 



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In reverend image, keep their early hold 

Upon his heart, and crowd out gilt and shame. 

Then, too, the hope, that in some after day 

These consecrated ties shall be renewed 

In him, the founder of another house, 

And wife and children earth's so precious names, 

Be gathered round the hearth where he himself 

Shall be the father, O, this glowing hope, 

With memory coworking, lightens toil, 

And- renders impotent the plots of earth 

To warp him from his innocence and faith ! 

Henry Ware, Jr. 

Conscientiousness. 

The center of the Moral Group is Conscien- 
tiousness ; a love of right; a sense of justice. 
This organ calls upon Firmness to be steadfast in 
the execution of an agreement. Benevolence to 
be charitable to others. Spirituality to have 
faith, and to give credence to testimony, Hope to 
look on the bright side of things and expect good, 
rather than evil. Veneration to reverence the 
good and great, and to have due respect for age 
and superiors. The influence which the organ 
of Conscientiousness bears upon the moral group, 
is, a tendency to seek the general good of man- 
kind and the moral improvement of the Kace ; 
although in the accomplishing of its desires the 
activity of all the other faculties in the moral 
group must be directed by some other center. 

For the location of Conscientiousness see 
number 15. Figure 22. Page 62. 



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Fig. 22. Diagram. 



Individuality. 

The center of the Perceptive Group is Individ- 
uality or what may properly be termed the organ 
of inquisitiveness. A desire to see, to examine 
and know all about everything with which we 
come in contact. It is the only organ in the brain 
which recognizes destinction. Its influence is 



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felt by Calculation, for without it there could be 
no mathematical numerations, because no recog- 
nized distinction of numbers to Compute. If the 
influence of Individuality be lost, Size and Form 
would have no data upon which to build the 
symetry and proportions of parts. Color might 
recognize and enjoy sensations of delight from 
the harmony and blendings of Color as a whole ; 
but without the power and influence of Individ- 
uality it would fail to tell them apart. Weight 
might recognize the law of gravitation and deter- 
mine the density of organic structure ; but with- 
out the development of Individuality it would 
fail to remember the distinction between wood, 
steel or any other material necessary for use. 
Order with its power of arrangement, would be 
useless without the influence of Individuality, 
because it would never see what need to be 
arranged. 

^For location of Individuality see letter 
I. Figure 22. Page 62. 

Comparison. 

The center in the Reasoning Group is Com- 
parison. Like a mighty arbitrator Comparison 
sits upon the Throne of Reason and decides upon 



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all subjects of interest. Causality with its powers 
of investigation, ever delving into the mysteries 
of the past and present, desirous of knowing the 
why and wherefore or tracing the connection 
between cause and effect ; comes to Comparison 
for a decision of right or wrong. Human-Mature 
(with its intuitive perception of character and 
power of judging at sight) is never wholly satis- 
fied with its impressions, until it has consulted 
Comparison and allowed it, to analogically draw 
its conclusions. Agreeableness, if ungoverned by 
Comparison oftimes fall into eror by becoming to 
familiar with the unworthy. Whilst Eventuality, 
Language, Time and Tune, all need to be regu- 
lated by its judgement as to when and where they 
shall give expression to their powers. 

For the location of Comparison see let- 
ter C. Figure 22. Page 62. 

Ideality. 

The central organ in the Artistic and Mechan- 
ical or the Semi-Intellectual Group is Ideality ; 
which inspires mankind with a love of improve- 
ment and desires the elevation and perfection of 
every object presented to the mind. Ideality 
adds a sense of refinement to the faculty of mirth- 
fulness ; without which, its sense of humor would 



KEY TO PHRENOLOGY. 65 

become vulgar and coarse in its expression. With- 
out the influence of Ideality Sublimity might ad- 
mire the beauties of the present, but could form , 
no conception of anything superior ; hence the 
poetry of Nature and Art would all be lost ; and 
the thrilling inspirations of Song, which so often 
lifts us up amid the cares and perplexities of life, 
would find no response in our natures. Construct- 
iveness might furnish us with the ability and 
disposition to put parts together, and Imitation 
with the ability to make things after a pattern; 
but without the influence of Ideality to formulate 
new ideas, and to conceive improvements in 
Mechanical Arts ; or the construction of sentences 
( for the better understanding of sentiments ) in 
Literature, the power of Constructiveness and 
Imitation would be so limited that their influence 
would but little benefit humanity. 

LOCATION OF ORGANS. 
Next to the location and influence of centers, 
should be an understanding of the location and 
influence of each individual organ in the differ- 
ent groups. 

, 1 Amativeness. 

Location ; The organ of Amativeness is sit- 
uated in the Cerebellum in the base of the back 
head, see No. 1. Fig. 22. Page 62. To find this 



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organ ; place your fingers down over the back part 
of the head in the center until you reach a small 
bony projection which is called the occipital 
process ; then across from this point toward the 
center of the ear you will find another bony pro- 
jection called the mastoid process; between 
these two projections and a little below you will 
reach the organ of Amativeness. 




Fig. 23 Amativeness Large. 



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When the organ of Amativeness is large, the 
neck at those parts between the ears is thick and 
there is a fullness or round expansion to the nape 
of the neck. 

Influence of Amativeness upon Character, 

The function or use of Amativeness is to im- 
part a regard for the opposite sex. Reproductive 
love a desire to love and be loved. It is the mas- 
culine in man and the feminine in woman. When 
properly controlled it imparts a tenderness of affec- 
tion : softness and gallantry to the nature of man. 
and a confiding trust on the part of woman. L. 
X. Fowler of England has described this organ as 
having two divisions : he says "the center" or 
part farthest from the ear "adapts mankind to 
the continuance of the race, the outside toward 
the ear. gives a desire to exchange thoughts and 
feelings with the opposite sex. without reference 
to marriage: a desire to caress, kiss, and fondle." 

Dr. Spurzhiem when speaking of Amative- 
ness has remarked: "Its influence in society is 
immense. It may excite various feelings, such as 
Combativeness. Adhesiveness, and Destructive- 
ness, inspire timid persons with great moral cour- 
age, and at other times and under different cir- 
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mutual regards of the sexes toward each other." 

This organ greatly increases in size and 
becomes active at the age of puberty. In males 
it nearly doubles its size between the age of ten 
and twenty ; producing a radical change in their 
dispositions, feelings and emotions toward the 
fairer sex. There is also a corresponding change 
in the disposition, sentiments and feelings of fe- 
males ; hence they begin to reciprocate their affec- 
tions, and there is a tenderness in their natures to- 
ward each other that is not felt before this organ 
becomes active. 

Excess. 

Where this organ is large (especially on the inside) 
if ungoverned by reason and the moral sentiments 
it leads to abuse ; either to self pollution or licen- 
tious conduct with the opposite sex. Hence in 
determining character we should not only con- 
sider the size of this organ, but also the modify- 
ing influences which might be brought to bear 
upon it, from the relative size of Conscientious- 
ness, fa love of rights Veneration, fa respect for 
others^ Approbation fa regard for public senti- 
ments Causality and Comparison, fto consider 
the consequence of conducts Firmness f which 
adds strength to character J These are the mod- 



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ifying influences, and should be brought to bear 
upon Amativeness to restrain its action. 




Fig. 24. A. Johnson, Amativeness Small. 

Deficiency. 

Where there is a deficiency of Amativeness, 
there is usually a coldness in the nature of the 
individual, especially regarding the opposite sex. 
Persons of this character are apt to become old 
bachelors or old maids. 

To cultivate Amativeness we should seek the 
society of the opposite sex ; exchange sentiments 
and sympathies ; be as agreeable as possible to 
those with whom we may be brought in contact, 
and try as far as possible to appreciate their good 
* qualities, as well as their personal development. 
Physiognomical Signs. 

Not only is there a fulness at the base of the 
brain and a roundness at the nape of the neck ; but 



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the breadth and fullness of the lips, the round- 
ness of the nostrils are also unfailing signs of 
large Amativeness, as indicated in the nostrils of 
the Bull. The prominent projecting chin, also 
the dimpled chin, is an indication that the part 
of Amativeness is large which partains to kissing, 
caressing and exchanging sympathies with the 
opposite sex ; whilst the redness of the lips and 
the roundness of the nostrils, indicate the desire 
for Procreation. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Laege. — Implies a person having the most 
affectionate feelings for the opposite sex ; a 
strong admirer of good bodily development, and 
a warm heart ; one who desires to love and be 
loved ; one who is liable to be made miserable by 
any coldness or want of affection on the part of 
those upon whom the affections may be placed. 
Rightly controlled by reason and the moral senti- 
ments, Amativeness will administer true affections 
to one person ; but ungoverned by reason and the 
moral sentiments, it will lead to promiscuous de- 
sires and licentious conduct. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a good devel- 
opment of the love element and the tenderest 



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feelings for the opposite sex ; but not so readily 
carried away by new faces, as those descrbed in 6. 

4. Aveeage. — Implies a person having a fair 
development of the love element ; one whose feel- 
ings for the opposite sex can be roused to con- 
siderable warmth of affection, but is rather par- 
ticular upon whom the affections are bestowed. 

3. Modeeate. — Implies a person who is rather 
deficient in the love element ; one who has but 
little desire for the society of the opposite sex, 
and little ability to win their love. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who has neither 
the desire nor the ability to love, or be loved ; one 
who is altogether cold and indifferent towards 
the opposite sei. 

Conjugality. 

The function of Conjugality is to concentrate 
our affections faithfully upon one person ; to unite 
in the bonds of matrimony, and to remain faith- 
ful as long as life shall last. 

Location. 

Conjugality is located just above Amative- 
ness; between the lower part of Combativeness and 
Philoprogenitiveness, and below Friendship. See 
letter A. Fig. 22. Page 62. 



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Fig. 25. Conjugality, Large. 

Persons in whom this organ is large and Am- 
ativeness small, manifests a desire for the unity 
of mankind and are often found to be the leaders 
in organizing Societies; snch we often find 
among the "Women's Christian Temperance Un- 
ion." "The Nights of Labor" and other organiza- 
tions set on foot for the promotion of social inter- 
course, or fraternal bonds. The upper part of this 
propensity is said to be "that part which desires 
the union of society," and from its close proximity 
to Friendship, we may rationally accept this posi- 
tion ; whilst the lower part of the organ, (next to 
Amativeness) imparts a desire to love one only: 
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Excess. 

Persons in whom the organ of Conjugality 
is very large, ( especially the lower part of this 
organ) if ungoverned by reason, is likely to be- 
come so wrapt up in one person; that should 
death or any other force of circumstances call the 
object of their affections from their embrace, 
(either before or after marriage) they are apt to 
become disponding ; and it seems to be a great 
effort for them to place their affections upon the 
second person. 

Restrain. 

To restrain this propensity, we should try to 
behold and appreciate the excellences of others ; 
mingle among society and try to find a suitable 
companion upon whom to bestow the affections ; 
remembering that all the good qualities of man- 
hood or womanhood are never found in one per- 
son ; and if we look aright we may often find ( if 
not the same) other qualifications which are 
equal to those we find in the object of our first 
love. 

Deficiency. 

Persons in whom the organ of Conjugality is 
deficient, are likely to be averse to marriage ; and 
if Amativeness be large are often attracted by 



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new faces ; very promiscuous in their desires with 
the opposite sex ; and are apt to live a licentious 
life. . . 



r. 




Fig. 26. Conjugality, Small. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate this propensity we should strive 
to concentrate our affections upon one person; 
and looking for the good we may find in the ob- 
ject of our affections, try to persuade ourselves 
that we have made the best choice possible; and 
although there may be some things in the nature 
of the wife or husband that is not altogether con- 
genial, we might find many more in some one else. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 
6. Large. — Implies a person who can concen- 
trate all the affections of their nature upon one 
person ; one who will desire and seek but one inti- 



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mate companion in the opposite sex, and who is 
likely to be made very miserable by any want of 
fidelity in the one chosen as a companion for life. 
Rightly controlled by reason, it will lead one to 
make great sacrifices for a husband or a wife, but 
perverted it may lead to jealousy and imaginary 
evils. 

5. Full. — Implies a person who is stable in his 
or her affections, and will manifest the strictest 
fidelity to the marriage relations ; one who will 
tolerate almost anything except infidelity to the 
marriage vows. 

4. Average. — Implies a person who can be- 
come strongly attached to any person upon whom 
the affections maybe placed; but can become 
easily reconciled to the force of circumstances 
that may remove the object of his or her affec- 
tions beyond their grasp; and if Amativeness be 
large, is likely to be attracted by new faces. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person who is likely 
to be rather indifferent to the conjugal relations . 

2. Small. — Implies a person who is likely to be 
especially promiscuous in desires for the opposite 
sex, and has but little faith in matrimony. 



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2 PARENTAL LOVE. 

The function of Parental Love for what is 
termed Philoprogenitiveness J is to attract and 
call forth our sympathy toward the young; a re- 
gard for pets; especially our own children; as 
well as that faculty which leads those who have 
it large, to take the side of the weak and helpless. 

Location. 

The organ of Parental Love or Philoprogeni- 
tiveness is situated just above the Occipital pro- 
cess ; right back of Conjugality, near the center 
of the back head ; and below Inhabitiveness, see 
No. 2. Fig. 22. Page 62. The lower portion of 
this organ is said to be that which gives a desire 
for animal pets ; whilst the upper portion pertains 
to the love of children. 




Fig 27. Parental Love, Large. 



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Excess. 

Persons in whom the organ of Parental Love 
is very large are apt to be over indulgent with 
children; apt to be blind to their imperfec- 
tions, and to with-hold the proper discipline 
requsite for the welfare of the little ones they 
love so dear. 

Restrain. 

To restrain this propensity we should make 
comparisons between our own chidren and those 
of others, and allow our reason to guide us in our 
chastisements rather than our feelings. 

Deficiency. 

Where there is a deficiency of Parental Love ; 
persons seem to care but little for the society of 
the young, and of times regard children as a nuis- 
ance ; neglecting their own children [if they 
have any] and usually lack sympathy toward 
the helpless and downtrodden of humanity in 
general. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate the organ of Parental Love, we 
should court the society of the young ; play with 
our children ; try to become interested in their 
innocent amusements, and take pleasure in help- 
ing those who need our assistance. 



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SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having great love 
for children and pets ; one who is likely to be so 
indulgent as to spoil children, and to be blind 
to their imperfections. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a good de- 
gree of parental love, and one who will do and 
sacrifice much for the welfare of children, but is 
not likely so to overlook their faults and imperfec- 
tions, as to neglect that discipline necessary 
for their future good. 

4. Average. — Implies persons who are capable 
of loving their own children well, but will care 
but little for those of others ; one who will mani- 
fest more tenderness toward children than love. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person who is rather 
indifferent toward children ; one who cares but 
little for the society of the young, and dislikes 
the care and responsibility necessary to their wel- 
fare. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who has little or 
no love for children, either their own or those of 
others. 

3. FRIENDSHIP. 

The function of Friendship is to dispose per- 
sons to cling to each other ; to beome friendly and 
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in one another. 

Location. 

Friendship is situated just above Conjugal- 
ity, bounded on the outside toward the ear pj 
Combativeness and on the inside,toward the back, 
of the head by Continuity, Inhab;itiveness and 
the upper portion of Parental Love. The upper 
portion of Friendship is bounded by Cautious- 
ness and Approbation. See No. 3, Fig. 22 Page 62. 




Fig. 28, Friendship, Large. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate Friendship we should seek so- 
ciety, and try to discreetly confide in one another. 
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sary, except to use discresion as to whoin we place 
confidence in. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 
6. Large — Implies a person having an extreme- 
ly social and friendly nature: one who is very 
confiding with people in general, and is liable to 
be imposed upon by the unworthiness of those to 
whom they become attached. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a friendly, 
social nature, as described in 6. only in a lower 
degree: one who will do and sacrifice much for 
their friends, and suffer keenly the loss of those 
to whom he or she becomes attached. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a friend- 
ly disposition : but one who will not sacrifice busi- 
ness for friends : one who is rather particular in 
the choice of friends. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person who forms but 
few attachments, and those not always lasting : 
one who manifests but a moderate degree of affec- 
tion for any one, and seldom seek to surround 
him or herself with the society of friends. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who is cold and 
indifferent to society, and prefers the path of soli- 
tude to the busy throng or social gatherings of 
friends. 



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4. INHABITIVENESS. 

The natural language of Inhabitiveness is 
given on page 59. 

Location. 

Inhabitiveness is located in the back part of 
the head, above Parental Love, below Continuity, 
and extending from the center of the back head 
on one side, to Friendship on the other. See No. 
4 Fig. 22 Page 62. 




Fig. 29, Inhabitiveness: Large. 

Restrain. 

To restrain the organ of Inhabitiveness we 
should read books of travel : study history, travel 
and see new places, all of which will have a ten- 
dency to wean us from home and create a desire 
for a knowledge of the world in general. 
Cultivation. 

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make home pleasent and attractive, surround our- 
selves with the comforts of domestic life. Those 
who have great artistic taste, should adorn the 
walls of their home with the finest pictures and 
representations of Nature, that Art and means 
could provide. Those who are fond of pleasure, 
should introduce into their homes some innocent 
amusements. Those who are fond of literature 
and science, should try and provide a nice li- 
brary ; and if circumstances permit, everything 
that will add to the interests of ourselves or 
friends should be provided to make home attrac- 
tive and pleasent. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Laege. — Implies a person who has great love 
of home and country ; one who becomes so strong- 
ly attached to one place of abode, as to be made 
miserable and homesick if compelled to be absent, 
even if but for a day ; one who is utterly averse 
to traveling. 

5. Full. — Implies a person who becomes strong - 
ly attached to one place, and who delights in a 
home of his own, and to be surrounded by the 
comforts of domestic life. 

4. Aveeage. — Implies a person having fair love 
of home, but can easily change his or her place 



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of abode if circumstances require it, and is not 
likely to get homesick if compelled to remain 
absent for a long time. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having but 
little care for the comforts of domestic life ; little 
love of home and a strong desire to travel and 
see new places, especially if locality is large. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having little or no 
love of home ; one who is content to live a roam- 
ing, gypsy life. 

5. CONTINUITY. 

The natural function of Continuity is to con- 
centrate our thoughts and energies upon one 
thing at a time, and to persue a certain course 
until we have accomplished our purposes or com- 
pleted the duties we may have to perform. 

Location. 

The organ of Continuity is situated in the 
center of the back head next above Inhabitive- 
ness and below Self -Esteem; and when large gives 
a fullness to the back head, rendering it in shape 
somewhat like the end of a Coaco-Nut. When 
small it is marked by a depression which is in 
shape somewhat like an egg that has been flat- 
tened to stand on its end. 



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Fig. 30 Jennie Lind Goldsmith, Continuity: Large. 

Excess. 



When the organ of Continuity is very large, 
persons are apt to be tedious and long winded on 
all subjects; to tell long stories, and to become 



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absent minded : taking little or no notice of what 
is going on around them, often passing their most 
intimate friends on the street without noticing 
them ; and are usually more theoretical than prac- 
tical. 

Deficiency. 

Where there is a deficiency of Continuity there 
is little stability of character or steadiness of pur- 
pose. Persons in whom the organ of Continuity 
is small are naturally fond of variety ; commence 
many things they never finish, and seldom make 
any great success in their undertakings, for want 
of continued application. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate Continuity, we should persevere 
to the end in all our undertakings ; stick to one 
thing at a time, and try to make the best of our 
surroundings. To restrain this organ, we should 
seek employment, that has in it a great deal of 
variety. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Laege. — Implies a person who has large con- 
centration ; one who becomes so closely absorbed 
in one thing as to be often forgetful of every- 
thing else ; one who can only do one thing at a 
time, and is greatly annoyed by any interruption. 



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5. Full. — Implies a person having good con- 
tinuity: one who can concentrate his thoughts 
entirely upon one thing, or can readily change to 
something else : one who is capable of consecutive 
thinking and following out a train of thought in 
all its details, but never tedious or long-winded, 
and generally talks or writes to the print. 

4. Aveeaoe. — Implies a person who has a fair 
share of continuity when occasion requires it : but 
is generally in a hurry to finish, and may some- 
times manifest a degree of impatience. 

3. Modeeate. — Implies a person who is some- 
what changeable in his plans : one who com- 
mences many things he never finishes : one who 
manifests a reckless disposition. 

2. Small. — Implies a person almost destitute of 
stability : one who flies rapidly from one thing to 
another, commencing many, but having too little 
patience to finish any. 

E, VITATIVENESS. 

The natural function of this organ is a love 
of life for live's sake : a dread of death : a disposi- 
tion to shrink from and avoid danger. 



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Fig. 31. Vitativeness: Large. 

Location, 



Vitativeness is situated just behind the ear: 
below Combativeness and EKecutiveness and in 
front of Amativeness. See page 58. 



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Cultivation. 

To cultivate Vitativeness, we should exercise 
the organ of Hope ; try to look on the bright side 
of things ; take an interest in the general affairs 
of life, and mix as much as possible with jovial 
company. 

Restrain- 
To restrain this propensity we should culti- 
vate a faith in the future ; try to feel that it is as 
natural to die, as it is to be born ; and that if we 
obey the laws of Nature, (whatever the future may 
be,) death is either the doorway to a higher life 
or an unconscious sleep. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person who is extremely 
fond of life ; one who has great dread of death 
and who shrinks from danger, as well as having 
great power to ward off disease. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having great power 
to resist disease ; one who clings to life with great 
tanacity, but has no very great dread of death. 

4. Average. — Implies a person whose love of 
life will depend greatly upon the force of cir- 
cumstances surrounding him : one who desires 
life only for the pleasure it affords to himself, or 
the good it may bring to others. 



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3. Moderate. — Implies a person having bnt 
little love of life, for life's sake ; one who often 
tires of life, and under the reverse of prosperity 
or the unfaithfulness of friends, would desire 
death rather than life. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who cares little for 
life, and under difficulties or reverses may be apt 
to take his own life ; such a person should strive 
to cultivate his vitativeness. 

6. COMBATIVENESS- 

The natural function of Combativeness is 
generally supposed to be the organ of fight ; and 
those who have it large are supposed to be nat- 
urally contentious and quarrelsome ; but such is 
not always the case, for a good develop- 
ment of this faculty is necessary in order to break 
down opposition, to contend for our rights, and 
to protect ourselves and those dependent upon 
us against all who would seek to injure us. It is 
only when the organ of Combativeness is un- 
governed by Reason and the Moral Sentiments 
that it renders us contentious and quarrelsome. 
If with a large development of Combativeness, 
theie is also large Concientiousness, then Com- 
bativeness will contend for justice. If Benev- 



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olence and Comparison also be large and Acquis- 
itiveness and Secret! veness comparatively small ; 
Combativeness will lead us to contend for the 
rights of others ; but if Acquisitiveness and Se- 
cretiveness be also large and Comparison small 
then Combativeness, will be apt to render us self- 
ish contentious and hard to manage. 




Fig. 32. Combativeness Large. 

Location. 

Combativeness is situated behind, and the 
upper portion of the organ • extending a little 



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above the ears. To find this organ, go backward 
from the bottom part of dotted line at the top of 
the ear Fig. 22, about one and three quarters of an 
inch, and in an ordinary sized head you will be 
on the organ of Combativeness. See No. 6, Fig. 
22 Page 62. 

Excess. 

When there is an excess of this propensity, 
it inspires an individual with the spirit of conten- 
tion, especially if Firmness be also large ; and if 
ungovemed by Cautiousness, Secretiveness and 
Reason, it of times becomes a disturbing element 
in the domestic circle; leading its posessor to con- 
test every point, and although vanqushed to 
argue still: attempting to justify their wrongs 
rather than to conceed a mistake. 

Deficiency. 

Where there is a deficiency of Combative- 
ness there is a disposition to shrink from opposi- 
tion ; a lack of courage ; an undue readiness to 
conceed a point, and if Vitativeness and Cau- 
tiousness be large and Destructiveness small, it 
renders an individual apprehensive of danger 
and naturally timid and shy 

Restrain. 

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should exercise Cautiousness ; stop and think be- 
fore deciding how to act. We should also exer- 
cis the organ of Comparison and Causality ; try 
to ascertain the probable effect our words and 
conduct may have upon society, and what good 
there is likely to follow from the manifestation 
of our combative spirit. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate this faculty, we should court 
controversy ; take part in debates ; contend for 
what we consider to be our own rights, and with 
a feeling of earnestness, try to break down the 
oppositions that lie in our way to success in busi- 
ness, or the wellbeing of family and friends. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Lakge. — Implies a person having strong 
temper, and a great deal of combative spirit ; one 
who is fond of opposition, and if Firmness be 
large, naturally fond of an argument ; with a low 
development of the Mental Temperament and 
Organic Quality, may be naturally contentious 
and quarrelsome; but controlled by reason and the 
moral sentiments will manifest a good degree of 
energy, and contend for that which is right only. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a good de- 



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gree of combative spirit; one who will not be 
easily imposed upon by his fellow men : one who 
does not lack courage or relish for argument ; but 
is not naturally contentious or quarrelsome. 

4. Avebage. — Implies a person having a fair 
share of Combativeness, and can be roused to a 
good degree of energy and courage, when occas- 
ion requires it ; but is not easily provoked to 
anger. 

3. Modekate. — Implies a person who is rather 
slow to assert his rights ; rather cowardly, and 
may often be imposed upon for want of courage. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who is very defi- 
cient in courage and energy ; one who lacks self 
defence. 

7. EXECUTIVENESS. 

The natural function of Executiveness (or 
what is often called Destructiveness) is to impart 
that energy or force of character, by which the 
Surgeon is enabled to inflict pain necessary to 
cure ; the butchershed the blood of the Ox, and 
the Warrior engage in conflict with an enemy 
without faltering. 



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. High Organic Quality. 

Fig, 33. Geo. W. Childs, Executiveness Large. 

Where there is high Organic Quality ; when 
stimulated by large Conscientiousness, Benevo- 
lence, Veneration and Spirituality it renders man- 
kind zealous in the religious improvements of so- 
ciety. When combining with the Domestic Pro- 
pensities it renders its posessor zealous in soc- 
ial matters. And "when combining with the 
Reasoning faculties it makes mankind energetic 
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Executiveness is the organ of push, and those who 
have it small, have but little force of character, 
and manifest but little dispositon for execution 
of any kind. 




Low Organic Quality. 
Fig. 34, Executiveness Large. 

Where there is low Organic Quality, and the 
organ of Executiveness is very large if ungovern- 
ed by the moral sentiments and Reason there 
is a liability of its perversion leading to crime 
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large, Acquisitiveness large,Conscientiousness and 
Benevolence small, with large Secretiveness, it 
may lead to plunder, and even murder to prevent 
detection; but if properly controlled by Rea- 
son and the Moral Sentiments its stimulating 
influence may be made a blessing rather than a 
curse. 

Location. 

Executiveness is situated close above and 
behind the upper portion of the ear, and when 
large gives a breadth to the head between the 
ears. See No. 7, Fig. 22, Page 62. 

Restrain- 

To restrain this propensity, we should be 
regulated by the same faculties which control 
Combativeness. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate Executiveness we should take an 
active part in the interests of family, friends, and 
the community in which we may reside. And (as 
in the cultivation of Combativeness) strive to 
break down the oppositions that lie in our way 
to success, in any or all of our undertakings. 

Eating animal food, and the killing of ani- 
mals (although not always to be recommended,) 
developes this propensity. 



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SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having great exe- 
cutive ability; one who is somewhat vindictive in 
his nature ; harsh and violent in temper, capable 
of enduring or inflicting pain wihout faltering ; 
and is likely to use the most forcible language to 
express his indignation. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a good de- 
gree of executive ability, as described in 6, only 
in a lesser degree ; one who is likely to manifest 
a good degree of energy in business ; can endure 
or inflict pain if necessary, and when angry is 
likely to be quite severe to punish or reprove, but 
if properly organized, in other respects, is not 
likely to be vindictive, cruel or unforgiving. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
share of executive ability, but is not over energet- 
ic in business ; one who rather shrinks from inflict- 
ing pain on others, and from the endurance of 
suffering himself ; one who manifests but a mode- 
rate degree of temper, and is not easily excited to 
anger. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having but 
little executive ability and is slow to anger ; one 
who is likely to threaten more than fight. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having little or 



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no executive ability; one who needs to be pushed 
into service, and who cannot be roused to anger, 
and who shrinks from enduring or inflicting pain 
with the utmost dread. 




Fig. 35. Alimentiveness Large, 



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8. ALIMENTIVENESS. 

The natural function of Alimentiveness is a 
desire for food, without which, our bodies would 
often suffer for want of nourishment. 

The perversion of this faculty leads to excess 
in eating or drinking. According to L. N. Fowler 
"If the front part of the organ is very large it 
leads to excessive love of liquids. If the back 
part be exceedingly large than there is an abnor- 
mal desire for solids.' 1 

Location. 

The organ of Almentiveness is situated just 
in front of the upper part of the ear. See No. 8 
Fig. 22 Page 62. To find this organ take the 
bottom of dotted line as shown in Fig. 22, as a 
starting point move forward to about half an 
inch in front of the ear, then downward about 
one half or three fourths of an inch and you will 
reach the center of Alimentiveness. 

Restrain. 

To restrain this propensity it is necessary to 
use our reason to govern our appetite, take regu- 
lar hours for eating, and avoid the use of stimu- 
lants. 

Cultivation. 

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table should be made as attractive as possible. 
Clean Linen ; fine Ware ; Victuals served with 
artistic Taste; cooked Meats decorated with Grass- 
es ; Vegetables served in side Dishes, and every- 
thing properly seasoned, all helps to stimulate 
the appetite. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having an im- 
mense appetite ; one who is exceedingly fond of 
the luxuries of the table, and may often be dis- 
posed to over eat ; one who can scarcely control 
the appetite and is likely to impair the digestion 
by excessive eating. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a good 
appetite, and can generally eat heartily of what- 
ever is set before him ; one who has to be careful, 
least his love for food and drink should lead him 
to excess. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a good 
appetite when in health, but one who is seldom 
disposed to over-eat ; one who eats to live, and 
not for the pleasure of eating. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having rather 
a poor appetite ; one who is rather particular in 
the choice of his food, and is inclined to eat but 
little at a time ; one who thinks more of the qual- 



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ity than the quanity of food. 

2. Small. — Implies a person very deficient in 
appetite ; one who is very particular in the qual- 
ity and preparation of food, and is apt to find 
fault with the cooks. 

9. ACQUISITIVENESS. 
The natural function of Acquisitiveness is a 
disposition to acquire wealth ; to provide for the 
necessities of the present, and to lay up some- 
thing for the future. When very large and un- 
governed by Benevolence, Friendship, Conscien- 
tiousness or Reason, it is liable to make a person 
dishonest or miserly. But if controlled by Con- 
scientiousnes it will lead a person to make close 
bargains and be very exacting, yet will take noth- 
ing that is unjust. If Benevolence and Conscien- 
tiousness are both large, with large Acquisitive- 
ness, it renders a person close in business, yet 
charitable outside of business. If the Social and 
Domestic Propensities are large, with large 
Acquisitiveness, then there will be a great deal 
of hospitality shown to friends in the domestic 
circle. Where there is a deficiency of Acquis- 
itiveness there is not only an indisposition to 
save, but a lack of economy, and often an indis- 
position to labor. 



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Fig. 36. John Wanamaker, Acquisitiveness Large. 

Location. 

Acquisitiveness is situated just above and 
in front of the ears ; between Constructiveness 
and Secretiveness, above Alimentiveness and be- 
low Sublimity. To find this organ on a living 
head of ordinary size, move your fingers upward 
from the top of the ear (as indicated by dotted 
line figure 22) about one inch, then forward one 
inch and you are on the organ of Acquisitiveness. 
See No. 9, Fig. 22 Page 62. 



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Restrain. 

To restrain the organ of Acquisitiveness we 
should cultivate the organ of Benevolence, Friend- 
ship, and Conscientiousness. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate Acquisitiveness we should try 
to appreciate the value of money ; consider the 
consequences of adversity, and the happiness that 
may be provided (both to ourselves and others) 
by a command of wealth. This organ may also be 
cultivated by keeping an account of expenditures 
from day to day, and thus beholding wherein a 
great deal of expenses might judiciously be saved. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person with an avaricious 
disposition: one who is exceedingly close and 
miserly ; one who is inclined to take the advan- 
tage of his fellow -men, and unless restrained by 
large Conscientiousness, is liable to be dshonest 
in his dealings. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a great love 
of wealth : one who is likely to buy cheap and 
sell at the highest price. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having the dis- 
position to turn everything to a good account ; 
one who values property only for its uses. 



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3. Moderate. — Implies a person having only a 
medium desire for wealth ; one who is likely to 
spend about as fast as he earns, and if Benevo- 
lence be large, will give to others that which he 
needs for himself. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who never feels 
the necessity, nor knows the value of wealth; and 
will manifest but little energy to acquire it. 




Fig. 37. Mrs. Druees, Secretiveness Large. 
HUNG FOR MURDER in the state of New YorL Feb. 28th 1887. 



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10. SECRETIVENESS. 

The natural function of Secretiveness is con- 
cealment or reserve. When very large and un- 
governed by Reason and the Moral Sentiments, 
it is likely to make a person sly cunning and 
deceitful ; taking indirect measures to accomplish 
their purposes, and if Conscientiousness be small 
is likely to be dishonest and untruthful. Where 
there is a good development of the Moral Senti- 
ments and Reason combining with large Secretive- 
ness, it manifests itself by being what is often 
called "close mouthed' 1 or in other words by a 
person keeping their own council and minding 
their own business. 

Location. 

Secretiveness is situated a little above Ex- 
ecutiveness, next on a line with the center of 
Acquisitiveness. To find this organ on a living 
head ; follow the indications of dotted line ( Fig. 
22) from the top of the ear upward one inch and 
you are on the front part of Secretiveness. 

Restrain. 

To restrain this faculty we should cultivate 
Agreeableness ; be frank and open on all subjects 
fit for public inspection, and strive to practice a 
straightforward course in everything we under- 
take. 



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Cultivation. 

To cultivate Secretiveness, a person should 
use their Cautiousness together with their Com- 
parison and Human-Nature; stop and think be- 
fore giving expression to impulse. First ask the 
question ; is it to our own advantage to speak or 
act, or will it result in the injury of some one? 
Always try to reason as to effects. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having a great 
deal of cunningness in his nature ; one who is apt 
to be exceedingly sly and deceitful, and often seek 
an indirect to a straight forward course. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a great deal 
of deception, and who works with well laid plans ; 
one who is rather slow in communicating his 
plans to the world. 

4 Avervge. — Implies a person having a fair 
degree of reserve ; one who is discreet, but not 
cunning and sly ; one who will speak what he 
thinks, without reserve, when called upon to do so. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having but a 
moderate degree of reserve ; one who is very frank 
and outspoken ; one who seldom stops to think 
of expedience. 

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degree of reserve ; one who speaks and acts from 
impulse rather than judgement, and is likely to 
keep himself, and those around him, in hot water 
for want of discretion. 

11. CAUTIOUSNESS. 
The natural function of Cautiousness is to 
render us prudent, careful and to make provision 
against danger ; to restrain our impulses and to 
guard against building "Castles in the Air." 
When the organ of Cautiousness is very large and 
Hope is small it leads a person to look on the 
dark side of things and to borrow trouble ; hence 
oftimes gives themselves unnecessary trouble in 
view of evils which never come. Where the organ 
of Cautiousness is small and Hope large there is 
a liability of a person ever looking on the bright 
side of things, and unless governed by large 
Conscientiousness and Reason may oftimes go in- 
to extensive speculations with disastrous results. 
Location. 

The organ of Cautiousness is situated just 
above Secretiveness and back of Sublimity. To 
find this organ on a living head ; start from the 
top of the ear and move upward over dotted line 
Fig. 22 Page 62, about two and a half inches, 
and backward about one inch (in an ordinary 



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sized head) you are on the organ of Cautiousness. 




Fig. 38. Gen, B. F. Tracy, Cautiousness Large. 

Restrain. 

To restrain the organ of Cautiousness we 
should cultivate Hope ; try to look on the bright 
side of things. Use our Reason to guard against 
magnifying our troubles ; exercise Combativeness 
and Executiveness to make us more courageous. 
Cultivation. 

To cultivate Cautiousness we should use 



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Causality and Comparison ; reason from cause to 
effect; stop and think before deciding how to 
act, and not allow our impulses to govern us. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Laege. — Implies a person having a watch- 
ful, anxious, and suspicious nature ; one who is 
likely to give himself unnecessary trouble, in 
view of evils which may never come ; one who is 
slow in coming to a conclusion ; very judicious in 
making plans ; but more slow in carrying them 
into effect than is consistent with the highest 
success. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a good de- 
gree of cautiousness, and is somewhat procrasti- 
nating in coming to a conclusion ; one who acts 
with a good degree of f orethough ; and can gen- 
erally see the end from the beginning before 
deciding how to act. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
degree of caution ; one who is likely to take prop- 
er time to consider, but seldom lose a good oppor- 
tunity through fear to take a little risk. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having rather 
a reckless disposition; one who seldom stops to 
count the cost before deciding how to act ; one 
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judgement, and is apt to get into hot water for 
want of due deliberation. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having little or no 
cautiousness; who never stops to think before 
deciding how to act, and can never be depended 
upon with safety. 

12. APPROBATION. 

The natural function of Approbation is a 
desire to excell, be esteemed and beloved by our 
fellowmen. Where this organ is very large, if 
ungoverned by Reason there is a liability of a 
person continually blowing their own Trumpet ; 
talking of what they are going to do, as well as 
what they have done ; and if Self-Esteem be large 
it makes* them very sensitive to slights. With 
large Combativeness and Executiveness it renders 
persons contentious and quarrelsome when no 
slight is intended ; but if Self-Esteem is low with 
large Approbation ; a word of censure or criticism 
will easily discourage them. Such persons needs 
encouragement rather than censure. 

Location. 

The organ of Approbation is situated be- 
tween Cautiousness and Self-Esteem. To find 
this organ on a living head go upward from the 
ear (dotted line Fig. 22 Page 62,) until you reach 



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the line where the head begins to slope on the 
side toward the top, then move backward until 
you reach the line where the head begins to slope 
on the back, then about half an inch toward the 
center of the back head and you are on the or- 
gan of Approbation. 




Fig. 39. Susan B. Anthony, Approbation Large. 



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Restrain. . 

To restrain the organ of Approbation we 
should cultivate Cautiousness and Secretiveness. 
to render us discreet, Also Ideality and Venera- 
tion to render us chaste in our conduct and to 
give us proper respect for our superiors. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate Approbation we should exercise 
Self -Esteem, Friendship and Agreeableness. Mix 
with society as much as possible and study eti- 
quette. Try to get a fair estimate of one's self 
and of others. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person who is extremly 
sensitive to slights from his fellow men ; one who 
is very easily wounded by a word of censure or 
criticism : one who is very anxious to shine in so- 
ciety, and loves to stand at the head of the class, 
in anything he or she may undertake. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a good de- 
gree of approbation : one ambitious to shine and 
a love of fame : but not so easily wounded and 
sensitive to reproof as those described in 6. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a good 
degree of respect for the opinions of his fellow- 
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or self respect to gain the good opinions of others. 

3. Modeeate. — Implies a person having but 
little regard for what others may think or say, 
who manifests a great deal of independence, or a 
spirit of "I don't care/' 

2. Small. — Implies a person who has no respect 
for the opinions of others, and is alike indifferent 
to praise or blame. 

13. SELF-ESTEEM. 
The natural function of Self -Esteem is to 
render us selfreliant and give us confidence m 
our own ability. Where the organ is very large, if 
ungoverned by Veneration, Agreeableness and 
Conscientiousness, it is liable to render a person 
dogmatic, and egotistical. If Firmness, Com- 
bativeness aud Executiveness be large, there is a 
liability of being tyranical ; and if Approbation 
be also large, then a person is likely to haughty 
conceited and proud. But if Self -Esteem is large 
where there is a good development of Veneration, 
Comparison, Conscientiousness and Approbation 
together with good Combativeness and Executive- 
ness there will be a manifestation of dignity and 
selfrespect as well as a regard for public senti- 
ment. Such persons will be careful for the 
reputation of themselves, and those connected 



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with them. 




Fig. 40. Mrs. Liilie Langtry, Self-Esteem Large. 

Location. 



Self-Esteem is situated on the upper portion 
of the back head, close to the center line. To 
find this organ on a living head, go up from the 
ear (dotted line Fig. 22, Page 62 ) until you reach 
the top, then backward about two and half inches 
or to where the head begins to slope, and you 
have reached the organ of Self-Esteem, 



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Restrain. 

To restrain the organ of Self-Esteem we 
should cultivate Veneration, (a respect for super- 
iors) and should exercise Comparison and Human- 
Nature ; compare the merits of our own conduct 
with those of others, and we shall soon learn that 
in many respects, our cotemporaries are our 
equals, if not our superiors. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate Self -Esteem we should exercise 
Combativeness and Executiveness ; ever strive 
to break down opposition, overcome obstacles 
and to surmount all difficulties : and with a de- 
gree of Firmness, try to enter upon the duties of 
life with the persuasion, that under similar cir- 
cumstances we can accomplish as much as our 
fellow men. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person who is very egotist- 
ical, haughty, proud and conceited ; one who is 
apt to be overbearing and repulsive : who seldom 
seeks advice and never follows it when given. 

5. Full.— Implies a person having a good de- 
gree of self respect, and self reliance ; one who 
believes he can do what others can and has the 
courage to try; one who never says I can't, but 



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is always ready to make an effort to accomplish 
his or her purposes. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
share of self reliance, but is not egotistical or 
vainly proud ; one who has a good degree of dig- 
nity and self-respect, as well as self confidence, 
and who is generally ready to undertake any posi- 
tion which his abilities can accomplish ; one who 
neither underrates nor overrates his own abilities. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having only a 
small degree of pride or self respect ; one who has 
but little confidence in self, and who allows 
others to take leading positions which, of right, 
belongs to himself. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having so little 
self respect as to place himself on an equal 
with the unworthy ; one who is constantly under- 
rating his own abilities, and has too little confi- 
dence in self, to assert his own rights. 

14. FIRMNESS. 
The natural function of Firmness is to im- 
part dicision and steadfastness of purpose. Where 
there is large Firmness, with large Conscientious- 
ness, and a good development of Causality and 
Comparison, persons are usually reliable, honest 
and trustworthy : and if Benevolence and Human- 



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Nature be also large, there is a breadth and 
nobleness of character which commands general 
respect. But if Firmness is small, although a 
person may h^ve large Conscientiousness: hence 
desire to do right, and even large Causality and 
Comparison to criticise compare and analyze, 
thus enabling them to determine what is right, 
yet under the influence of unprincipled people, 
they may be persuaded to do wrong. Not only 
this, but where there is a lack of Firmness, (espe- 
cially if Continuity be also small or moderate) 
there is a fluctuating disposition, a lack of stabil- 
ity which often prevents success in business : as 
well as rendering a person unreliable in their 
promises. 

Location- 

Firmness is situated on the back part of the 
top head between Veneration and Self- Esteem. 
See No. 14, Fig. 22. To find this organ on a liv- 
ing head go up from the top of the ear as indi- 
cated by dotted line Fig. 22 until you reach the 
center of the top head, and you are on the front 
part of the organ of Firmness. 

Restrain. 

To restrain the organ of Firmness we should 
cultivate Reason, Friendship and Agreeableness ; 



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give expedience some weight ; submit for the sake 
of peace all of which will help to subdue Firm- 
ness. 




Fig. 41. Mrs. M, J. Holmes, Firmness Large. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate Firmness we should always try 
to carry into effect every promise we may make ; 
use our Reason and Conscientiousness to ascer- 
tain and to do what is right and never allow our- 
selves to be persuaded by the unworthy. 



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SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 
6. Large. — Implies a person who is naturally 
obstinate and averse to change, one who is 
remarkably head strong, self-willed and deter- 
mined. 

5. Ftll. — Implies a person having a good de- 
gree of stability, one who is firm and reliable, 
one who is not easily convinced of being wrong, 
one who generally carries a point by persistent 
effort. 

4 Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
development of firmness; one who is generally 
steadfast and reliable, but will yield to reason, 
or may be persuaded by friends, and if Conscien- 
tiousness be large, or full, will be firm in what 
they may consider to be right. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having but 
little fiirmness, and is easily persuaded to do 
right or wrong ; unless restrained by large reason. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having but little 
stability of character ; one who is changed by 
every wind. 

15. CONSCIENTIOUSNESS. 

The natural function of Conscientiousness is 
a desire for right : a love of truth, justice and 
uprightness. Where the organ of Conscientious- 



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ness is small there is a tendency to dishonesty, 
untruthfulness, and if Secretiveness be large a 
person is likely to be very trickey. 




Ffg. 42. Hon. Wm. E. Gladstone, Conscientiousness Large. 

Location. 

Conscientiousness is situated on the side of 
Firmness between Hope and Approbation. See 
No. 15 Fig. 22. To find this organ on a living 
head go upward from top of the ear as indicated 
by dotted line, until you reach the line where the 
head begins to slope toward the top, and you are 
on the outer and front part of Conscientiousness. 



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Cultivation. 

To cultivate the organ of Conscientiousness 
we should always strive to tell the truth ; and as 
in the cultivation of Firmness, always endeavour 
to fulfil our promises ; do to others as we would 
be done by ; and never withhold or take from any- 
one, that which is not our own. To restrain this 
organ is seldom (if ever) necessary. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person who is liable to be 
over exacting in matters of right ; one who is 
liable to be over-penitent when conscious of hav- 
ing done wrong, and is apt to be self accusing, 
and to suffer remorse, as well as being very severe 
in his reproofs of wrong doing in others. 

5. Full. — Implies a person who is strictly hon- 
est and upright in all his dealings with his fellow - 
men ; one who not only believes in justice, but 
strives to be just ; one who always consults duty 
before expediency. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having strong 
feelings of justice, and is honest in all his inten- 
tions, but may sometimes yield to the force of 
circumstances against his conscientious scruples ; 
one who has need to guard against temptation. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having a good 



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sense of right and justice ; one who is inclined 
to be honest, but is often a victim to temptation ; 
one who will seek to justify him or herself when 
conscious of having done wrong. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having but little 
sense of justice and honesty : one who is governed 
by interest rather than moral principle. 

16. HOPE. 

The natural function of Hope is to have faith 
in the future ; look on the bright side of things, 
and to prevent dispondency. Where there is an 
abnormal development of Hope, with small Cau- 
tiousness, Causality and Comparison, a person is 
liable to be rather reckless ; and if Acquisitive- 
ness be large, there is a liability of going into 
extensive speculations without first counting the 
cost : hence with disastrous results. If Acquis- 
itiveness be small, with the above combination, 
there is a liability of a person being too free to 
spend ; a lack of economy. Where Hope is small 
a person is likely to look on the dark side of 
things, and to become often disponding, low-spirit- 
ed and gloomy. 

Location- 

The organ of Hope is situated between Con- 
scientiousness and Spirituality, in the Moral re- 



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gion. No. 16 Fig. 22. To find this organ on a 
living head, move upward from top of the ear 
over the part, indicated by dotted line, until you 
have reached a little above the line where the 
head begins to slope toward the top, then for- 
ward about one inch and you are on the organ of 
Hope. 




Fig. 43. Fannie Devenport, Actress. Hope Large, 

Restrain. 

To restrain the organ of Hope, we should 
exercise Cautiousness, Comparison and Causality. 



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Cultivation. 

To cultivate Hope we should try to look on 
the bright side of things ; remembering that be- 
hind the darkest clouds the Sun is always shin- 
ing. Seek good cheerful society, and try to con- 
sole ourselves when disapointed with the expecta- 
tion of better fortune next time. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having a very 
sanguine nature ; one who overrates the future, 
and is constantly building castles in the air. 

5. Full. — Implies a person who is always in- 
clined to look on the bright side of things, and 
to console himself when disappointed, with the 
hopes of better fortune next time. 

4 Average. — Implies a person whose expecta- 
tions of the future is very reasonable ; one who is 
is neither given to despondency nor to overrate 
the future. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person who is easily 
discouraged ; one whose expectations of the future 
is very limited ; one who is often led to look on 
the dark side of things, rather than the bright, 
and is likely to be often low spirited and goomy. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who never looks 
on the bright side of things ; one who sees noth- 



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ing but obstacles in the way of success, and is 
very slow to undertake enterprises. 

17. SPIRITUALITY. 
The natural function of Spirituality is faith 
in the unseen; to give credence to testimony. 
Where this organ is large it imparts to the nature 
of an individual, an intuitive perception of com- 
ing events; clairvoyant visions, and often im- 
portant dreams. If ungoverned by Reason, large 
Spirituality may render a person superstitious or 
credulous. Where this organ is small, persons 
are apt to be unbelieving and sceptical upon all 
subjects that will not admit of logical or demon- 
strable evidence. 

Location. 

Spirituality is situated in front of Hope and 
back of Imitation ; see No. 17 Fig. 22. To find 
this organ on a living head go up from the top 
of the ear, according to the instructions given in 
the location of Conscientiousness: (Page 120) 
then forward about one inch and a half and you 
are on the organ of Spirituality. 

Restrain- 

To restrain the organ of Spirituality, we 
should exercise Causality ; seek for evidence, and 
ask the reason why of things. 



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Fig. 44. Thomas Edison, Inventor. Spirituality Large. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate Spirituality we should try to 
place confidence in testimony ; render the mind 
in a passive state with a desire to receive im- 
pressions, and accept those we may receive, as 
having a meaning. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 
6. Large. — Implies a person having the strong- 
est faith in testimony, one who is ready to believe 
almost every thing he hears, and is likely to have 
great faith in religious doctrines ; one who is very 



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impressible and is likely to become clairvoyant. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having strong faith 
in testimony as described in 6, only in a lesser de- 
gree; one who is easily led to believe, and liable 
to be persuaded from false premises, unless 
governed by reason ; one who has a great deal of 
spiritual blending of soul with soul, and who sees 
the condition of their surroundings 

4. Average. — Implies a person who is not defi- 
cient in faith, yet one who is not readily carried 
away by strange doctrines ; one who seem to wait 
for results, before giving credence to testimony. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person who would 
seem to prove all things in order to hold fast to 
that which is right ; one who is rather deficient 
in the groundwork of faith. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having little or 
no faith ; one having but little confidence in the 
truthfulness of humanity, or the doctrines of 
religion. 

18. VENERATION. 

The natural function of Veneration is a feel- 
ing of devotion ; reverence for the good and great; 
respect for the aged and for superiors. Where 
this faculty is very large, if Spirituality be also 
large and the reasoning faculties small ; when 



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brought under any special influence, there is a 
liability of undue zealousness. • 




Fig. 45. Mrs. Henry Ward Beacher, Veneration Large, 

Location. 

Veneration is situated close to the center of 
the top head; See No. 18 Fig. 22. To find this 
organ on a living head, go up from the center of 
the ear until you reach the extreme top of the 
head; then forward about half an inch, and you 
are on the organ of Veneration. 



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Restrain- 
To restrain Veneration we should first find 
what is the particular object of devotion. If it 
is a monomania for religions worship, I should 
suggest a ramble in the fields or woods ; where 
the beauties and grandeour of Nature may call 
forth our admiration, from an appeal to Ideality 
and Sublimity. If respect for Superiors mani- 
fests itself to strong, we should exercise Compari- 
son and Human-Nature, that we may realize that 
greatness and goodness is not cofined to those 
around us ; but that if we will search for it and 
exercise our own natural abilities, we may approx- 
imate that which we admire in our fellowmen. 
If we find to great a passion for Antiquity ; then 
we should consider more fully the advancements 
of the present Age. According to the divisions 
given by L. N. Fowler the front part of the or- 
4 gan of Veneration gives u Respect.' 1 The center 
"Worship" and the back part u a love for Antiq- 
uity." 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate the organ of Veneration, we 
should reverse the order of conduct given to re- 
strain. 



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SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Laege. — Implies a person having an ex- 
quisitely devotional nature ; one who feels awed 
in the presence of the great, has great respect 
for the aged, for parents, as well as for old estab- 
lished laws and customs : and if Spirituality and 
Hope be large, may manifest great fervor in pray- 
er to God, and if ungoverned by reason, a liabil- 
ity to religious frenzy. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a great deal 
of reverence for old established laws and customs; 
for aged persons, for friends, <fec, but is likely to 
make reason the ground work of devotion, and to 
worship only the great, the good and true, whether 
it be found in nature, science, or religion, 

4. Aveeage. — Implies a person having a good 
degree of respect for superiority, reverence for 
age, and a devotional nature, but will be govern- 
ed in its manifestations by the influence brought 
to bear upon it. 

3. Modeeate. — Implies a person having but 
little respect for superiority, or age; one who is 
likely to place all people upon the same plat- 
form, without respect to position or power. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having but little 
respect for superiority, and very little emotional 



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nature, 

19. BENEVOLENCE, 




Fig. 46. Rev. Lyman Abbott, D, D. Benevolence Large. 

Location. 

Benevolence Is situated. In the front part of 
the top head. See No. 19 Fig. 22. To find this 
organ on a living head, go forward about two 
inches from center of top head and you are on 
the organ of Benevolence. 



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Restrain. 

To restrain Benevolence we should exercise 
Acquisitiveness, Secretiveness and Cautiousness. 
Cultivation. 

To cultivate Benevolence we should try to 
feel another's sorrow ; lend a helping hand to the 
distressed ; give to charitable institutions, and try 
to take comprehensive views of subjects in gen- 
eral. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having an ex- 
quisitely kind, sympathetic, and charitable na- 
ture ; not only in finances, but in sentiment; one 
who is willing to accord to others the rights and 
privileges he or she desires for themselves : one 
having an open heart, a ready purse and a will- 
ing hand to do good, in every conceivable way. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a good de- 
gree of benevolence as described in 6, only in a 
lower degree. 

4. Aveeage. — Implies a person having a sym- 
pathetic nature, and a kind heart, but one whose 
sympathies and charity will be governed by the 
influence brought to bear upon it : and who is 
likely to manifest more charity for those who are 
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for the outside world. 

3. Moderate.— Implies a person whose charity 
will be based upon selfish ends : one who has very 
little sympathy for the sufferings of others, and 
will do but little for the welfare of humanity, 
either mental or physical. 

2. Small.— Implies a person almost destitute 
of sympathy or feelings for the welfare of human- 
ity. 

20. CONSTRUCTIVENESS. 




Fig, 47, F. E, Fuller, Inventor of the Refrigerating process, Constructlveness Large, 



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Location. 

Constructive!! ess is situated in front of 
Acquisitiveness and below Ideality. To find this 
organ go forward from the top of the ear about 
an inch and a half, then upward one inch and 
you are on the organ of Constractiveness. See 
No. 20, Fig. 22. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate Constructiveness we should en- 
deavour to put parts together; cultivate a taste 
for building, and constructing machinery, and 
write essays on different subjects. Letter writ- 
ing Etc., will help to develope Constructiveness. 
To restrain this faculty is seldom necessary. 
SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 
6. Large. — Implies a person having great 
natural ability for the construction of ideas and 
sentences in liturature, and for putting parts to- 
gether in mechanics ; one having great inventive 
talent. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having great taste 
and talent for literary construction, as well as a 
disposition for building and repairing machinery; 
one who is constantly contriving new ways of 
doing things. 

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ability to construct sentences, and to build up 
machinery ; but if Imitation be full or large, is 
better adapted to making things after a pattern, 
than to invent new ways of doing things. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having only 
medium ability to operate machinery, or to con- 
struct sentences ; one who is rather awkward in 
the use of tools and has but little inventive 
talent. 

2. Small. —Implies a person having little or no 
knowledge of the art of construction. 

21. IDEALITY. 
For an illustration of large Ideality and 
Sublimity the Reader is referred to Mrs. M. S. 
Rowley, No. 8 Page 30. Author of u MARION 
OR THE DAWNING LIGHT." u FROTH and 
FOAM " Etc. 

Looation 

Ideality is situated just above Constructive- 
nesss. To find this organ go up from top of the 
ear about two inches then forward about one inch 
and a half and you are on the organ of Ideality. 
See No. 21 Fig. 22. 

Restrain. 

To restrain the organ of Ideality we should 
take a practical view of things ; exercise Causal* 



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ity and Human-Nature. 

Cultivation, 

To cultivate Ideality we should mix as 
much as possible with refined society : cultivate 
a taste for propriety in the expression of conduct 
and manners. Try to discover the beautiful in 
Nature and Art. Exercise Individuality and 
Comparison. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large.— Implies a person having a vivid 
imagination ; one who lives more in the ideal than 
the real world ; one who sets up a higher stand- 
ard of moral purity, character and conduct, than 
either himself or others are able to achieve or 
practice. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a vivid 
imagination, as described in 6. only in a lower 
degree ; one who is refiined in tastes, sentiments 
and aspirations, and a sense of refinement in ex* 
pression, conduct and manners. 

4. Average. —Implies a person having a fair 
degree of refinement and a love of the beautiful, 
but is not over fastidious. 

3. Moderate.— Implies a person having but 
little sense of refinement : one plain in his tastes 
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nature. 

19. BENEVOLENCE. 




Fig, 46, Rev. Lyman Abbott, D. D. Benevolence Large. 

Location. 

Benevolence is situated in the front part of 
the top head. See No. 19 Fig. 22. To find this 
organ on a living head, go forward about tvro 
inches from center of top head and you are on 
the organ of Benevolence, 



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Restrain. 

To restrain Benevolence we should exercise 
Acquisitiveness, Secretiveness and Cautiousness. 
Cultivation. 

To cultivate Benevolence we should try to 
feel another's sorrow ; lend a helping hand to the 
distressed ; give to charitable institutions, and try 
to take comprehensive views of subjects in gen- 
eral. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having an ex- 
quisitely kind, sympathetic, and charitable na- 
ture ; not only in finances, but in sentiment ; one 
who is willing to accord to others the rights and 
privileges he or she desires for themselves ; one 
having an open heart, a ready purse and a will- 
ing hand to do good, in every conceivable way. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a good de- 
gree of benevolence as described in 6, only in a 
lower degree. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a sym- 
pathetic nature, and a kind heart, but one whose 
sympathies and charity will be governed by the 
influence brought to bear upon it; and who is 
likely to manifest more charity for those who are 
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for the outside world. 

3. Moderate. —Implies a person whose charity 
will be based upon selfish ends ; one who has very 
little sympathy for the sufferings of others, and 
will do but little for the welfare of humanity, 
either mental or physical, 

2. Small.— Implies a person almost destitute 
of sympathy or feelings for the welfare of human- 
ity. 

20. CONSTRUCTIVENESS. 




Fig. 47, F. E. Fuller, Inventor of the Refrigerating process. Constructlveness Large. 



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Location. 

Constructi ven ess is situated in front of 
Acquisitiveness and below Ideality. To find this 
organ go forward from the top of the ear about 
an inch and a half, then upward one inch and 
you are on the organ of Constructi veness. See 
No. 20, Fig. 22. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate Constructi veness we should en- 
deavour to put parts together; cultivate a taste 
for building, and constructing machinery, and 
write essays on different subjects. Letter writ- 
ing Etc., will Ijelp to develope Constructiveness. 
To restrain this faculty is seldom necessary. 
SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 
6. Large. — Implies a person having great 
natural ability for the construction of ideas and 
sentences in literature, and for putting parts to- 
gether in mechanics ; one having great inventive 
talent. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having great taste 
and talent for literary construction, as well as a 
disposition for building and repairing machinery; 
one' who is constantly contriving new ways of 
doing things. 

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ability to construct sentences, and to build up 
machinery ; but if Imitation be full or large, is 
better adapted to making things after a pattern, 
than to invent new ways of doing things. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having only 
medium ability to operate machinery, or to con- 
struct sentences ; one who is rather awkward in 
the use of tools and has but little inventive 
talent. 

2. Small. —Implies a person having little or no 
knowledge of the art of construction. 

21. IDEALITY. 
For an illustration of large Ideality and 
Sublimity the Reader is referred to Mrs. M. S. 
Rowley, No. 8 Page 30. Author of "MARION 
OR THE DAWNING LIGHT. 11 - FROTH and 
FOAM " Etc. 

Location 

Ideality is situated just above Constructive- 
nesss. To find this organ go up from top of the 
ear about two inches then forward about one inch 
and a half and you are on the organ of Ideality. 
See No. 21 Fig. 22. 

Restrain. 

To restrain the organ of Ideality we should 
take a practical view of things ; exercise Causal* 



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ity and Human-Nature. 

Cultivation. 

To cultivate Ideality we should mix as 
much as possible with refined society ; cultivate 
a taste for propriety in the expression of conduct 
and manners. Try to discover the beautiful in 
Nature and Art. Exercise Individuality and 
Comparison. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 
6. Large. —Implies a person having a vivid 
imagination ; one who lives more in the ideal than 
the real world ; one who sets up a higher stand- 
ard of moral purity, character and conduct, than 
either himself or others are able to achieve or 
practice, 

5. Fl^ll.— Implies a person having a vivid 
imagination, as described in 6, only in a lower 
degree ; one who is refiined in tastes, sentiments 
and aspirations, and a sense of refinement in ex- 
pression, conduct and manners. 

4. Average.— Implies a person having a fair 
degree of refinement and a love of the beautiful, 
but is not over fastidious. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having but 
little sense of refinement ; one plain in his tastes 
and sentiments; plain in speech, manners, &c. 



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2. Small. — Implies a person who is altogether 
wanting in a sense of refinement; one who is al- 
together deficient in taste, &c. 

B. SUBLIMITY. 

The natural function of Sublimity is a love 
of beauty, it imparts to an individual a wild ro- 
mantic nature, an admiration of that which is 
majestic, beautiful and grand. When combining 
with large propensities it imparts a love of trag- 
edy; combining with large Moral Sentiments 
there is naturally a love of poetry ; combining^ 
with large Reasoning faculties there is usually a 
keen perception and profound reverence for the 
greatness and grandeur of Nature. Where the 
organ of Sublimity is large, if it is accompanied 
with large Imitation, it imparts to its possessor a 
disposition to become an Actor; hence if the Pro- 
pensities are large a Tragedian; if the Moral 
Sentiments are large a Poet or Dramatist ; and if 
the Reasoning faculties are large there is a dis 
position to become a Lecturer or Teacher. 

Location. 

Sublimity is situated between Ideality and 
Cautiousness ; on the side head. To find this or- 
gan on a living head, move your fingers upward 
from the center of the top of the ear, (as indicated 



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in dotted line Fig. 22) about two and half inches ; 
then forward about half an inch, and in an or- 
dinary sized head you are on the organ of Sublim- 
ity. 




Fig. 48. Henry Irving, Sublimity Large. 
SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 
6. Large. — Implies a person having a wild, 
romantic nature; a passion for mountain scenery, 
the vastness of the ocean, the thunder's roar, the 
lightning's flash, the glory of the starry heavens, 
and whatever is majestic, beautiful and grand. 



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5. Full. — Implies a person having great Jove 
of the beautiful and grand, as described in 6, 
only in a lower degree. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair s 
appreciation of the beautiful, in nature and art; 
but has not an extremely romantic disposition. 

3. Moderate . — Implies a person who cares com- 
paratively little for the beautiful, and grand, in 
nature and art. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who is rather defi- 
cient in the organ of Sublimity; one having scarce- 
ly any love of the beautiful. 

22. IMITATION. 

The natural function of Imitation is to copy 
after patterns. In persons with large Mental 
Temperament it imparts a disposition to per- 
sonate character, mimic : to use many gestures in 
conversation, and imparts great expression to the 
countenance when animated. Combining with 
the Motive Temperament it gives a disposition to 
make things after a pattern in mechanics ; and if 
Ideality, Constructiveness and Sublimity are large 
to copy from Nature, or to become an Artist. 

Location. 

Imitation is situated between Agreeableness 
and Spirituality, toward the front part of the 



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top-side head. To find this organ on a living head 
go up from the top of the ear as indicated by 
dotted line Fig. 22, until you reach the line where 
the head begins to slope toward the top, or about 
three and half inches from the top of the ear, 
then forward about two and quarter inches, and 
in an ordinary sized head you are on the organ 
of Imitation. See No. 22, Fig. 22 Page 62. 




Fig 49. Edwin Booth, Imitation Large. 



6. Large. — Implies a person who is a consum- 



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mate mimic ; one who can make almost anything 
after a pattern : one who can personate character 
almost to life, and be anybody else about as easy 
as his own self. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having great power 
of imitation, and can make things after a pattern, 
as well as personate character, with great efficien- 
cy. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having fair 
imitative powers, and can make things after a 
pattern, but is not remarkable for personating 
character. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person who is rather 
deficient in imitation ; one who rather dislikes to 
follow the patterns of others, and if Constructive- 
ness and Ideality be large, will be inclined to 
invent new ways of doing things. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who has his own 
way of doing things, and little or no ability to 
copy. 

23. MIRTHFULNESS. 

The natural function of Mirthfulness is an 
appreciation of fun. wit and humor. When com- 
bining with large Ideality and the Moral Senti- 
ments, it often manifests itself in pithy sayings ; 
combining with Combativeness and the Propen- 



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sities, it finds expression in Sarcasm ; and combin- 
ing with low Organic Quality it is demonstrated 
by boisterous laughter. 

Location. 

The organ of Mirthfulness is situated just 
below the outer portion of Agreeableness, and in 
front of Combativeness and Ideality. To find this 
organ on a living head, start from where the eye- 
brow begins to curve toward the outer corner of 
the eye, move upward about two inches over the 
outer edge of the forehead, and you are on the 
organ of Mirthfulness. See No. 23, Fig. 22. An 
illustration of this faculty may be seen in Fig. 7 
Page 28. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 
6. Large. — Implies a person who is remarkably 
fond of fun; one who is full of jokes, wit and 
humor, and who could not be solemn even at a 
funeral. 

5. Full. — Implies a person full of wit and 
humor ; one who can laugh heartily and enjoy 
fun, but will seek proper occasions for its mani- 
festation. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a great 
deal of wit and humor in his nature, when called 
forth, but is not remarkable for its manifestation. 



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3. Moderate. -Implies a person who can appre- 
ciate a joke, and enjoy fun for a season, but soon 
tires of its manifestation. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who has little 
appreciation of wit ; one who is usually sober and 
grave, and who never sees the point of a joke 
until it is too late to laugh, 

33. TIME. 

The natural function of Time is to detect 
time in music ; to remember dates ; and renders 
an individual punctual at appointments. 

Location. 

To find this organ on a living head, take the 
center of the eye-brow for a starting point, then 
move upward over the forehead about one inch 
and a little toward the outer part, and you are on 
the organ of Time. See No. 33, Fig. 22 Page 62. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. Implies a person having great abil- 
ity to detect the time in music ; great perception 
of the lapse of time ; and can carry in his head 
the time of the day, as well as tell when any event 
of which he has a knowledge occurred. 

5. FuLL.-Implies a person who is a good judge 
of time, as described in 6, only in a lower degree. 



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4. Average. — Implies a person who is a fair 
judge of time in music, and somewhat punctual 
in appointments, but not remarkably developed 
in this particular. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person who is rather 
deficient in time, and is not very punctual in 
appointments ; one slow to catch the proportion 
of time in music. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who is almost 
destitute of the faculty of time. 

34, TUNE. 

The natural function of the organ of Tune, 
is the detection of the harmony of sounds. When 
large and combining with large Time for the 
recognition of the proper duration of sounds; 
large Ideality and Sublimity to impart a sense 
of refinement ; there is great Natural ability as a 
Musician or Teacher of music. And if Size, Form, 
Comparison and Constructiveness are also large, 
it imparts to an individual the faculties of a com- 
poser of music. But although there may be large 
Tune for the recognition of the harmony of 
sounds, if there is a deficiency in the develop- 
ment of the other faculties described above, there 
will be but little musical ability. 



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Fig. 50. Clara Lousia Kellogg, Tune Large. 

Location. 

The organ of Tune is situated on the outer 
side of the organ of Time. See No. 34, Fig. 22. 
Page 62. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. LAKGE.-Implies a person who is passionately 
fond of music ; one who will readily detect the 
least defect of harmony in the variety of sound, 
and who with practice may become an expert as 
a musician. 



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5. Full. — Implies a person who has a fine ear 
for music, and with practice may become a good 
performer. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having fair 
musical ability, as described in 5 and 6, only in 
a lesser degree : one who would require consid- 
erable practice to give him proficiency in music, 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person who is defi- 
cient in music, and has little ability to become 
a performer. * 

2. Full. — Implies a person who has no musical 
ability, and can never become a performer. 

WEIGHT. 

The natural function of the organ of Weight 
is the perception of the laws of gravitation ; skill 
in balancing, such as riding horse-back, skating, 
shooting, &c. Where this organ combines with 
large Size and Locality, it gives an individual 
great ability as a marksman. Combining with 
large Ideality and Constructiveness, it enables its 
possessor to become skilled in the use of edge 
tools, such as a Carver, or Engraver; and if 
Executweness is also large, one may become a 
Surgeon or Dentist. Persons in whom the organ 
of Weight is small, have but little perception of 
the laws of gravity ; cannot tell when things are 



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hung true, and have but little or no ability to 
balance themselves. Such persons should not 
attempt to walk over high narrow and dangerous 
places. 




Fig, 51. Prof. Thos. H. Huxley, L, L, D. F. R. S. Weight Large. 

Location. 

The organ of Weight is situated just over the 
eye a little toward the nose from the center of 
the eyebrow. See W. Fig. 22 Page 62. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having extraor- 



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dinary skill in balancing: one having a steady 
hand and a sure foot, as well as a keen percep- 
tion of the laws of gravity ; one who is very much 
annoyed by seeing anything out of plumb or un- 
evenly balanced. 

5. Full. — Implies a person who has great per- 
ception of the laws of gravity, and great com- 
mand over his muscles ; one who is fond of skat- 
ing, riding, shooting, (fee, and can climb up and 
walk on high, narrow and dangerous places, with- 
out fear of falling. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
share of weight, as described in 5 and 6, but in 
a lower degree. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person with only a 
small degree of the perception of the laws of 
gravity ; one who has but little command over his 
muscles, and should never attempt to walk on 
narrow and dangerous places. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having but little 
or no perception of the laws of gravity, and is 
very poor at aiming at a mark. 

SIZE. 

The natural function of Size is to recognize 
the proportions of dimensions ; to measure dis- 
tance by the eye, and to determine the size and 



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magnitude of tilings. 




Fig 52, W. F. Cody, " Buffalo Bill " Size and Weight Large, 

Location. 

The organ of Size is situated on the inside of 
the organ of Weight: just over the eye, near the 
nose. See S. Fig. 22. Page 62. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Laege. — Implies a person having an extraor- 
dinary perception of proportions and dimensions ; 
one who can determine the size and magnitude 
of things by the eye, and an excellent judge of 
harmony between the different parts of a thing. 

5. Full. -Implies a person having great ability 
to measure by the eye, but in a lesser degree 
than those described in 6. 



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4. Average. — Implies a person having only 
ordinary ability for measuring by the eye and 
needs considerable practice to give them profi- 
ciency in this direction. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having but 
little ability to measure by the eye and needs al- 
ways the tape or rule, where there is need of cor- 
rect measurement. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who is exceeding 
ly deficient in measuring by the eye. 

COLOR. 

The natural function of the organ of Color 
is to impart to an individual the ability to dis- 
tinguish colors apart, also to recognize the finer 
shades and harmony of colors when blended. 
Where the organ of Color is large and Sublimity, 
Ideality and Individuality are small a person 
may distinguish colors apart, but have little per- 
ception of their harmony. Where Sublimity, 
Ideality, Individuality and Comparison combines 
with large Color, there is the natural ability to 
determine the finer shades and harmony of colors. 

Location. 

The organ of Color is situated just in the 
center of the eyebrow. See C. Fig. 22. 



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Fig 53. Rev. Hudson Taylor, Color Large. 
SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 
6. Large. — Implies a person having a natural 
passion for arranging and blending the finer 
shades, hues, and tints in color ; one who is pas- 
sionately fond of ornamental painting, and ad- 
mires the harmony of shade. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a keen sense 



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of the harmony of colors, and can carry the finer 
shades and blending in the eye ; one who is good 
at matching colors. 

4. Average.— Implies a person who is a fair 
judge of the harmony of colors, but needs com- 
parison to determine their finer shades and blend- 
ings. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person who can only 
determine the difference in the finer shades of 
color, when they are brought into close compar- 
ison. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who is almost 
entirely deficient in determining the difference in 
shades. 

HUMAN-NATURE. 

The natural function of the organ of Human 
Nature, is to observe and study character from 
physiognomical appearance ; such as the lines of 
the countenance, the tonations of the voice, the 
mode of shaking hands, the gait, position of the 
body &c. Where this organ is large there seems 
to be almost an intuitive perception of character 
at first sight. Where there is a deficiency of this 
faculty, there is but little ability to judge of the 
motives of conduct, or the truthfulness of those 
with whom we may have to do business. To cul- 



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tivate this faculty we should compare the con- 
duct of different individuals with their corres- 
pondence in appearance : also cultivate our first 
impressions of character. 




Fig. 54, j, G. Biain, Human-Nature Large. 

Location. 

The organ of Human-Nature is situated just 
in the center of the top -part of the forehead, 
where the head begins to slope backward. To 
find this organ on a living head, take the root of 
the nose as a starting point, and move your fin- 



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gers up over the forehead about three inches, and 
on an ordinary developed head, you are on the 
organ of Human-Nature. See letter C. Fig. 22. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having a natural 
passion for reading human nature ; one who is a 
close observer of character, and who seems to read 
distinctly the signs of character in the coun- 
tenance, the intonations of the voice, the mode of 
shaking handf , the gait, &c, of almost every one 
he comes in contact with ; one whose first impres- 
sion of character is almost invariably correct. 

5. Full. -Implies a person who is a good judge 
of human nature, and can generally form a cor- 
rect estimate of the character of those he comes 
in contact with at first sight ; one who loves to 
study character and who would make a good 
physiognomist. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
development of human nature, but one whose 
first impression of character is not always correct. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person who is rather 
deficient in ability to read character at first sight. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who is rather defi- 
cient in the development of this faculty, and is a 
poor judge of human nature. 



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LANGUAGE, 

The natural function of the organ of Langu- 
age, is a good command of words. When accom- 
panied with large Ideality and Constructiveness 
with small Self-Esteem it enables a person to use 
good language in writing as well as to become 
proficient in acquiring language: when Self- 
Esteem is large combining with the aforesaid 
faculties, especially if Combativeness and Ex- 
ecutiveness are also large it renders a person flu- 
ent in the use of words. 




Fig 55. Rev, De Wit Talmage, Language Large. 



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Location. 

The organ of Language, is situated just be 
hind and above the eye ; when large it gives an 
expression of fullness under the eye by pushing 
the eye forward. See letter L. Fig. 22. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having a good 
flow of words ; one who is likely to learn langu- 
ages with ease, and to use correct if not elegant 
language ; and is likely to talk too much rather 
than too little. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a good com- 
mand of language and can generally tell all he 
knows ; one who can learn foreign language with 
great efficiency and in writing and speaking is 
likely to use good language. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
development of the organ of Language and can 
write and speak very correctly with practice, but 
is not remarkable for copiousness and generally 
talks and writes to the point. 

3. Moderate. -Implies a person who is not very 
fluent in the use of words and generally says what 
he thinks in as few words as possible. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who is very defi- 
cient in the use of language and is generally at a 



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loss for words to express his ideas. 

EVENTUALITY. 

The natural function of Eventuality, is the 
retention of facts, incidents and circumstances ; a 
taste for the study of history ; and a desire for 
information. The development of this organ is 
necessary in a Correspondent. Historian. Lectur- 
er, Author or Actor. 




Fig, 56, Jane Hading, French Actress, Eventuality Large, 

Location. 

The organ of Eventuality, is situated in the 



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central pait of the forehead, just above the or- 
gan of Individuality, about an inch above the 
root of the nose. See letter E. Fig. 22. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having a very 
retentive memory of facts, events and circumstan- 
ces; one who scarcely ever forgets an idea, or an 
event of which he or she may have a knowledge ; 
one who is likely to be a great lover of books and 
devours almost everything he reads. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a retentive 
memory as described in 6, only in a lower de- 
gree ; one who seldom ever forgets what he may 
once learn ; one who seems to become naturally 
informed upon general topics without an effort 
to acquire it. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
memory of events and circumstances, but not 
remarkably retentive ; one who is governed more 
by Causality and Comparison than by Eventual- 
ity. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having rather 
a poor memory ; one who can remember principles 
better than facts. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who can scarcely 
remember anything ; one who forgets to-morrow 



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LOCALITY. 

The natural function of the organ of Local- 
ity, is the study of geography ; a desire to travel 
and see new places, and the ability to travel 
through strange places without a guide. 

Location. 

The organ of Locality, is situated on the out- 
er side of Eventuality. See letter L. Fig. 22. 
SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having a great 
desire to travel and see new places ; one who is 
likely to become deeply interested in the study 
of history, geography and astronomy and can find 
his way anywhere without a guide. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having a disposi- 
tion as described in 6, only in a lower degree ; one 
who is very fond of travelling and reading books 
of travel. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a good 
memory of places and enjoys travelling; but is 
not remarkably endowed in this particular. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person who is likely 
to become often confused and miss his way in 
new places ; one who is not particularly fond of 
travelling. 

2. Small. — Implies a person very deficient in 



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ability to find his way to new places; one who is 
averse to travelling. 




Fig. 58. Chauncey M. Depew, Comparison Large. 

37. COMPARISON. 



The natural function of the organ of Com- 
parison, is to compare, criticise and analyze the 
different parts of things. When combining with 
large Causality it leads to scientific investigation 
and analytical reasoning. Combining with large 
Constructiveness and smaller Causality it leads 
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ing of parts in mechanics. Where this organ is 
small there is but little natural ability for analyt- 
ical reasoning or disposition to compare similar- 
ities or dissimilarities. To -cultivate this faculty 
also the faculty of Causality we must apply our- 
selves to the investigation of any or every subject 
of importance that may be presented to our ob- 
servation. 

Location. 

The organ of Comparison, is situated in the 
center of the forehead, about an inch and three- 
fourths above the root of the nose. See No. 37, 
Fig. 22 Page 62. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Laege. — Implies a person having a passion 
for inductive reasoning; one who takes great 
pleasure in dissecting, comparing, criticising and 
analyzing the different parts of things ; as well as 
using many comparisons, similes and illustrations 
in speaking. 

5. Fell. — Implies a person who delights to 
compare the different parts of things, and in 
speaking, to use many comparisons and similes ; 
one whose passion for inductive reasoning and 
classification, would enable him to become a good 
analytical chemist. 



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4. Average. — Implies a person having fair 
reasoning power; one who appreciates fine com- 
parisons and analytical methods of arriving at 
truth ; but in a much lesser degree than those 
described in 5 and 6. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having but a 
moderate degree of reasoning power and is liable 
to use wrong comparisons and metaphors, to illus- 
trate what he desires. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having but little 
analytical ability and seldom observes likenesses 
or dissimilarities. 

CAUSALITY. 

The natural function of the organ of Causal- 
ity, is to trace the connection between cause and 
effect. Combining with large Comparison, Ideal- 
ity and Constructiveness it renders a person argu- 
mentive and logical. 

Location. 

The organ of Causality, is situated on the 
outside of Comparison on the brow of the fore- 
head about one and half inches above the center 
of the eyebrow. See No. 36 Fig. 22, Page 62. 



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Fig. 59. Ex. Mayor Howland of Toronto, Ont. Causality Large. 
SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 



6. Large. — Implies a person having great abil- 
ity to trace the connection between cause and 
effect ; one who is noted for his or her originality 
and logic ; one who wants to know the reason why 
of things and who seeks to find the origin of 
everything that exists and the cause of every 



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phenomenon. 

5. Fl'll. — Implies a person having great abil- 
ity and desire to trace the connection between 
cause and effect and to know the reason why of 
things, but in a lesser degree than those described 
in (3. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
development of Causality ; one who likes to know 
why things are like they are ; but will not be ex- 
ceedingly thorough in his investigations. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having rather 
a small degree of the power of investigation, or 
to trace the connection between cause and effect ; 
one who is content to know things are as they 
are. without asking the reason why. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having but little 
originality and is deficient in reasoning power. 

FORM. 

The natural function of the organ of Form, 
is to recognize and remember shapes, and the pro- 
portion of parts. Persons in whom this organ is 
large are good at remembering faces, and are us- 
ually good spellers. The development of this 
faculty is necessary in Proof -Readers, Detectives 
and Artists. 



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Fig 60. Prof, G. B, Jones, Teacher of Penmanship, Form Large. 

Location. 



The organ of Form, is situated just over the 
inside corner of the eye. When large it gives 
breadth to the root of the nose, and seems to push 
the eyes apart. See letter F. Fig. 22 Page 62. 
SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Laege. — Implies a person having an extra- 
ordinary ability to remember shapes and faces ; 
one who scarcely ever forgets a face he has once 
seen and is an excellent judge of symmetry and 
the proportions of parts. 

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development of this faculty as described in 6, 
only in a lesser degree. 

4. Average. — Implies a person whose memory 
of faces, forms and shapes is good, but whose per- 
ception of the accuracy of outlines only is not al- 
ways correct. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having but an 
indifferent sense of the proportion of parts ; one 
who is very likely to get things out of proportion. 

2. Small. — Implies a person very deficient in 
Form and can never remember faces. 

INDIVIDUALITY. 
The natural function of the organ of Individ- 
uality, is to take account of minute details ; 
to individualize things. It imparts a desire to 
know all about every subject in which a person 
may become interested. When it combines with 
large Order it renders a person exacting in classi- 
fying, arranging and reducing everything to a 
system. 

Location. 

The organ of Individuality, is situated just 
above the root of the nose. See letter I. Fig. 22 
Page 62. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 
6 Large. -Implies a person having an insatiable 



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desire to see everything, and extraordinary powers 
of observation ; one who takes notice of all the 
little points which would escape the notice of per- 
sons with smaller individuality ; one who is not 
satisfied with a partial answer to any question, or 
a superficial knowledge of any subject. 

5. Full. — Implies a person who is naturally 
inclined to individualize things and v T ery minute 
and particular in his observations, as described 
in 6, only in a lesser degree. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having fair 
powers of observation and sees clearly whatever 
is observable, but is not remarkable for any close 
scrutiny. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person whose observa- 
tions are confined mainly to the most conspicuous 
objects ; one who is never given to very close scru- 
tiny ; one having only ordinary power of observa- 
tion. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who is very defi- 
cient in powers of observation and has but vague 
ideas of what he sees. 

ORDER. 

The natural function of the organ of Order, 
is to render a person systematic. When accom- 
panied with large Self -Esteem and Approbation, 



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it usually manifests itself by a person being neat 
and tidy in dress and personal appearance ; but 
if Self -Esteem is small and Approbation, Individ- 
uality and Constructiveness are large, there may 
be an indifference as to dress and personal appear- 
ance, yet the individual will be apt to be method- 
ical in their habbits, and systematic in their 
arrangements of other matters. 




Fig. 61. Ira. D. Sankey Vocalist, Order Large. 

Location. 

The organ of Order, is situated just over the 



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outer corner of the eye. See letter O. Fig. 22 
Page 62. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person who is extremely 
systematic and orderly; one who is very method- 
ical in his habits, and is somewhat fastidious. 

5. Full. — Implies a person who is very sys- 
tematic and orderly ; one who has a place for 
everything and who loves to see everything in its 
place, but is not over fastidious. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
degree of order ; one who likes to see and keep 
order, but will submit to confusion with a good 
grace, when it cannot be avoided. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person having but 
little order, or method and who seems to do every- 
thing without any system; one who is seldom 
tidy in appearance and who has no system about 
anything. 

2. Small. — Implies a person altogether defi- 
cient in order ; one who is never tidy in appear- 
ance and who has no system about anything. 
CALCULATION. 
The natural function of the organ of Calcula- 
tion, is the computation of numbers. When large 
if accompanied by large Individuality, Cautious- 



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ness and smaller Locality, it is likely to manifest 
itself in calculating in the head, and laying ont 
plans for the future ; but if Locality, Eventuality 
and Form are also large, then it imparts the nat- 
ural ability to become a good mathematician. 




Fig. 62, Calculation Large, 

Location. 



The organ of Calculation, is situated on the 
outside of the organ of Order ; just over and back 



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of the outer corner of the eye. See letter C. Fig. 
22, Page 62. 

SCALE FOR READING CHARACTER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person who is remarkably 
apt in the computation of numbers ; one who can 
readily calculate in the head, and is good at 
mental arithmetic. 

5. Full. — Implies a person having great abil- 
ity to calculate in the head, and is good at prac- 
tical arithmetic ; one who can readily determine 
the relation between numbers, and would make a 
good mathematician. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
development of the organ of Calculation : but not 
remarkable for ability to calculate in the head. 

3. Moderate. — Implies a person who is rather 
deficient in ability to learn arithmetic, and who 
dislikes its study. 

2. Small. — Inrplies a person who finds it ex- 
tremely difficult to learn arithmetic, and has 
but little or no ability to calculate in the head. 



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A CHAPTER ON MEMORY, 

:o:- 

Without the faculty of Memory the bright- 
ness of man's genius and the glory of his intellect 
will be as nothing. The history of the past would 
be unknown, and beauties of the present would 
pass before our vision but as a dream. Familiar 
scenes that now stamp themselves indelibly upon 
our consciousness and faces that we love would 
be unremembered and unrecognized. The fond 
recollections of our childhood, the happy greet- 
ings of family and friends, together with the 
bright prospects of renewed associations in the 
future, which now often buoy us up amid the 
cares and perplexities of life, would all be lost ; 



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confusion would take the place of harmony, and 
misery would reign where happiness now abounds. 

And now that we may appreciate more fully 
the line of argument as we go along. I had better 
define in the start what we mean by Memory. 

According to the Science of Phrenology, we 
mean no particular organ in the brain, but rather 
that power of retention which is the outgrowth 
of all the reasoning faculties combined ; hence 
there are as many different kinds and degrees of 
Memory as there are organs in the brain, and 
when we talk of this man or that man, or this 
woman or that woman, having a good memory or 
a bad memory, we usually speak of their com- 
bined power of retention in the brain. But as 
every man and every woman is better at remem- 
bering some things than others, we purpose this 
evening to show wherein this diversity in the 
same individual exists ; also how to improve the 
weak points in Memory, thereby increasing our 
power to do good, as well as promoting our own 
happiness. In the investigation of this subject, 
we shall observe that there are immutible prin- 
ciples or laws which govern its development as 
well as its destruction, hence the strength or 
weakness of its manifestation will largely depend 



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upon our knowledge and observance of the con- 
ditions upon the same great law developes or de- 
stroys. And here we might ask what these con- 
ditions are upon which the development of Mem- 
ory depends? To which we might answer, similar 
conditions to those which we may observe in the 
development of every other part of our nature. 

Every other part of the body and every 
faculty of the mind improves by action and de- 
teriorates by neglect. Since this is true, then, in 
order to develope those parts that are weak in 
our natures and to restrain those that are two 
strongly developed, we must first understand their 
uses, and secondly, properly apply their exercise. 
As Memory belongs to no particular organ in the 
brain, but, as we have sain before, each organ 
has its own share of retention. In order that we 
may understand this subject aright, and be the 
better prepared to developed those parts that are 
weak, we must first learn the legitimate function 
of the various organs of the brain, that we may 
understand from the nature of the different facul- 
ties, their proper application. At the same time 
we should ever bear in mind that the measure of 
our intelligence, the magnanimity of our minds, 
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our charity for one another, will be determined 
by the development of the various parts of the 
brain. We may be phenomenal in some one 
particular, without manifesting ordinary intel- 
ligence upon subjects in general. If Memory were 
a unit, that is to say if there were one special organ 
in the brain to which the faculty of Memory 
might be applied — then the manifestation of that 
faculty and our power of retention would be equal 
on all subjects, hence we would remember or for- 
get all things with the same degree of retention 
or forgetfulness. But such is not the case. 
Whilst there are some things that we would glad- 
ly forget that stick fast to us through life, there 
are others that we would gladly remember which 
seem to pass as fleeting shadows across our 
mental vision. 

And now let us come more closely to the sub- 
ject of Memory by considering some of the lead- 
ing faculties of the brain, the manifestation of 
which we are frequently apt to determine as 
Memory. In the first place we might consider 
that organ called Eventuality, which is often de- 
scribed as the Phrenological faculty of Memory. 
Now the legitimate function of Eventuality is 
simply the retention of facts or events without a 



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knowledge of any particulars in the case what- 
ever ; hence an individual with a large develop- 
ment of Eventuality only, with every other organ 
in the brain small, would be able to remember an 
event but could not describe it. Language, Ideal- 
ity, Comparison, Causality and Individuality, all 
being small, the particulars in the case would be 
lost, and notwithstanding Eventuality being 
large, there would be a wonderful deficiency of 
memory, and consequently a lack of what may be 
termed intelligence ;and yet without the develop- 
ment of the organ called Eventuality for the 
retention of events, memory would be defective. 
Next to Eventuality, in building up what we call 
a good memory, is Individuality, whose office or 
function is to take into consideration and to re- 
tain all the little things connected with the event, 
without which a great deal that is valuable in 
description would be lost, and history would be 
still more inaccurate than it is now. Next to 
Eventuality and Individuality we need the de- 
velopment of Comparison, whose function is to 
compare, criticise and analyze the similarity and 
dissimilarity of that which Individuality has torn 
apart, and thus to retain the comparative distinc- 
tion of the various parts which Individuality 



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recognizes. Next to Eventuality, Individuality 
and Comparison, in building up memory, is the 
development of Constructiveness, whose function 
is to put parts together ; to add shape and form 
to that which Individuality and Comparison ob- 
serves and compares. In addition to Eventuality, 
Individuality, Comparison and Constructiveness 
we need the development of Form, whose func- 
tion is to remember the shape as well as the pro- 
portion of parts; without the development of 
this faculty, although we might remember the 
event and the vaiiety connected with it, yet we 
could have no recollection of its appearance; 
hence without the faculty of Form the faces of 
our friends and foes would appear to our mental 
vision without any physiognomical distinction; 
hence that physiognomical and physiological de- 
velopment of faces, forms and figures which con- 
stitutes the individuality of all the animal, min- 
eral, and vegetable kingdoms would be lost, and 
instead of the endless variety of forms which now 
lends enchantments to our view, this world of 
ours would appear to our mental vision as one 
great, chaotic mass. Next to Form, we need the 
development of Size, whose function is to take 
into consideration and retain the size and magni- 



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tude of every form as well as to estimate distance: 
the mountain and the mole-hill, the ocean and 
the lake, the river and the brooklet, would all 
appear of the same magnitude to our senses with- 
out this organ of Size ; hence the glory of the 
mountains, the vastness of the ocean, the grand 
expanse of nature, the distance and magnitude 
of the starry heavens, together with the majesty 
of the Divine Power, before Whom we must all 
reverently bend, would all be lost ; consequently 
all that is now considered great and grand in 
Nature and Art would fail to receive its just 
appreciation from our senses. Next to the de- 
velopment of Size, we need the development of 
Causality whose function is to trace and to re- 
member the relation between cause and effect, to 
reduce everything to first principles, and to infer 
from that which is the realities of that which 
was. and the probabilities of that which shall 
be. Without the development of this faculty, al- 
though Eventuality might remember events, facts 
and circumstances, Individuality and Compar- 
ison observe, compare and criticize the various 
parts, and remember the technicalities connected 
with an event, and Constructiveness, Form and 
Size, remember the combination, shape and mag- 



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nitude of an event, and thus with their united 
powers furnish us with volumes of historical facts; 
still without Causality we could never connect 
the past with the present and the future, hence 
all the evils of the past would be likely to remain 
in the present and the future ; for Causality alone 
is the faculty that sees the end from the beginn- 
ing, and makes provision for the development of 
our future good. Thus we may readily discern 
that Memory is the outgrowth of the develop- 
ment of reason, and the great minds of the earth 
are those whose reasoning faculties are the most 
uniformly developed; so if you would improve 
your Memory, in order to be of service to yourself 
and to society, you must first develop your in- 
tellect. 

But again, as we have already intimated, 
there are different degrees and grades of Memory. 
I remember one time hearing a man say that he 
had lost the best part of his Memory, that is he 
could remember what others owed him, but he 
could not remember what he owed others. Whilst 
this statement may not be absolutely correct, there 
is a vast difference in our ability to remember 
different things ; and this difference in retention 
of various subject in the same individual, largely 



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depends upon the development of our sentiments 
or our propensities. Hence a person with a large 
development of Self- Esteem and Approbation 
will be apt to feel keenly the slights of his fellow 
men. an insult to character or personal abuse in 
any form, so that he will call forth all his facul- 
ties of Memory to remember the injury, and if 
Combativeness, Firmness and Executiveness be 
larger than Benevolence, he will not only remem- 
ber the evil but will be very apt to seek revenge 
in years afterward ; but if Benevolence be more 
largely developed than Combativeness or Ex- 
ecutiveness, then Caueality, that part of memory 
whose office it is to determine the evil and the 
good, will say to the enemy after years, perhaps, 
41 1 have not forgotten the injury that thou dids't 
me in the past, still, realizing that no good can 
come from a spirit of revenge, and that maintain- 
ing the feelings of bitter prejudice can only re- 
act upon my own nature, I freely forgive thee 
the wrong thou dids't me, and shall remember it 
against thee no more." Hence we discover that 
according to our knowledge of the science of 
Phrenology we are not only able to determine 
the power of Memory, bnt we can determine its 
influence upon moral character, and the possibil- 



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ities for good or evil that are liable to be the con- 
sequent results of our power of retention, and its 
combination vrith other faculties in the brain; 
for a good memory, or, in other words, a good de- 
velopment of reasoning power combining with a 
good development of the moral sentiments, is 
essential to the development of the highest good. 
Then it follows that the same great power of 
memory, turned in another channel, through its 
combination with the propensities, may become 
equally powerful for evil. It behoves us then, to 
study well the phrenological development of man- 
kind, especially in the young; that, in improving 
the Memory we may also develop those faculties 
in the brain that shall render it a power for good 
rather than for evil. 



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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR SPECIAL PURSUITS. 

o 

Before entering upon the special qtialifica 
tions necessary for the different Trades or Profes- 
sions in life, we should observe that there are 
certain faculties which must be used, and con- 
sequently need to be fully developed in order to 
make the highest success in any department of 
life. These are Self-Esteem, Firmness, Continu- 
ity and Executiveness. Self -Esteem to give us 
self confidence ; Firmness to render us steadfast 
in our purposes ; Continuity that we may apply 
ourselves steadily to the accomplishing of one 
thing at a time, or to continue to the end ; and 
Executiveness to break down the oppositions 



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that lie in our way, and render us active in the 
accomplishing of every object we may undertake. 

Ques. — What are the natural qualifications of 
an Artist? 

Ans. -Conception, Perception and Construction. 

Ques. — What special organs in the brain need 
be developed to impart these qualifications? 

Ans. — For the faculty of perception a person 
needs first the development of Individuality to 
recognize distinction; Form to recognize the 
shapes of things; Size for the recognition of mag- 
nitude or proportions; Weight to determine the 
shade and density, and Locality to recognize posi- 
tion. For the faculty of Conception is needed a 
good development of Ideality, which imparts a 
sense of refinement and a vivid imagination ; large 
Hope to brighten up the future ; large Sublimity 
and Color which imparts beauty shade and ro- 
mance to their ideals. For the faculty of Con- 
struction is needed a good development of Con- 
structiveness for putting parts together ; Imita- 
tion for making things after a pattern ; and Ex- 
ecutiveness for execution. 

Ques. — Supposing a person should have two 
of these qualifications well developed, and the 
third deficient, would there ever be any desire 



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for artistic pursuits of any kind, and if so, to 
what extent might a person become an Artist? 

Ans. — Yes. We often find persons who have a 
good development of the Perceptives, also Con- 
ceptives, who are very deficient in the Construct- 
ive faculties ; such persons are natural lovers of 
Art, and of times show great ability to criticize ; 
yet they lack the mechanical part and have no 
executive ability. Others having large Percep- 
tives and Constructives, are simple copyists who 
lack the faculty of originality. Others having 
the Constructive and Conceptive faculties well 
developed, but deficient in the Perceptives, are 
good at Designing, but lacking the faculties of 
observation they are not practical and have not 
the power to draw pictures from real life. 

Ques. — What are the natural qualifications of 
a Mechanic? 

Ans. — Mechanics require similar developments 
to those of an Artist ; the modifying qualifica- 
tions are the Temperaments. In persons who are 
adapted to the heavier branches of Mechanics we 
notice the Motive Temperament is strongly 
marked, those whose aspirations and natural ten- 
dencies are toward the finer branches of Mechan- 
ical Arts, usually have the Mental or the Mental- 



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Vital Temperaments the strongest. 



QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE DIFFERENT 
BRANCHES OF LITERATURE AND SCIENCE. 

o 

Most of the branches of Literature and Sci- 
ence require a predominance of the Mental Tem- 
perament, backed up by strong Motive and good 
Vital. 

LAWYERS. 

Require strong Mental to impart clearness 
of intellect ; a good development of the Vital, to 
give intensity of feeling ; large Comparison and 
Causality, which imparts the disposition and abil- 
ity to criticise, compare and analyze; large 
Individuality and Eventuality, to observe and 
retain the technicalities of every subject ; large 
concentration and Firmness, to render them sta- 
ble in their efforts, with a good degree of Self- 
Esteem, Combativeness and Executiveness, to ren- 
der them fond of an argument, and to meet the 
opposition. Also a good development of Human- 
Nature is essential in a Lawyer, as it is in every 
other branch of the profession. 



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ORATOR. 

Mr. Hyde, in his work on "Elocution and 
Oratory," analyses the Oratorical Temperament 
thus: "It has a predominance of the Vital and 
Mental systems over the Motive. The Vital and 
Mental are almost evenly balanced, the Motive 
being not deficient and second only to the other 
two. This is necessary ; for the orator must gain 
his triumphs in a moment. He cannot plod and 
wait till thoughts and emotions arise. His ideas, 
thoughts and emotions must blaze out instanta- 
neously and find language with equal facility. 
The Mental and Vital conditions meet these re- 
quirements better than the Motive. The Motive 
is firm, stolid, indifferent, not easily moved. The 
Mental is quick, keen, versatile and responsive to 
every thought and emotion. The Vital is vig- 
orous, round, sensitive, sustaining and reproduct- 
ive, and burns readily with passion. In the com- 
bination of these qualities exists the highest con- 
ditions of impassioned eloquence. When the 
Motive is not deficient but only secondary to the 
others the zeal of eloquence will be marked by 
depth, strength and endurance as well as by 
brilliancy and versatility. The personal appear- 
ance of an orator of this Temperament is grand 



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and imposing. The body is well developed, 
round, full and symmetrical ; the face handsome, 
features regular, full of emotive expression ; the 
eyes vividly speak the passions of the soul. A 
large chest and full abdomen supply the neces- 
sary conditions for good breathing. The voice is 
neither baritone, tenor or bass, but seems to com- 
bine all qualities. It is more properly a passion- 
voice, a voice that readily expresses the most con- 
flicting passions. It is hard, soft, sympathetic, 
threatening, angry, gentle, rapid, grand and over- 
powering almost at the same moment. Orators 
of this Temperament are persuasive and mag- 
netic. Voice, gesture, countenance and every 
attitude of the body convey a current of mag- 
netic eloquence from the speaker to the audience. 11 
PHYSICIANS. 
Physicians require a good degree of the 
Mental Temperament to give them depth of 
thought, and the disposition to study; strong 
Motive Temperament to enable them to with- 
stand fatigue and exposure, and a good develop- 
ment of the Vital Temperament to impart recu- 
perative power; with a good development of the 
perceptive faculties for practical observation as 
well as strong domestic propensities, to render 



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tliem social and friendly with their patients. 

CLERGYMEN. 

"Clergymen require the Mental Tempera- 
ment, to give them decided predominance of 
mind over their animal propensities ; a large front- 
al and coronal region, the former to give them 
intellectual capacity, and the latter to impart 
high moral worth, aims, and feelings, elevation 
of character, and blamelessness of conduct ; large 
Veneration, Hope, and Spirituality, to imbue 
them with the spirit of faith and devotion ; large 
Benevolence and Adhesiveness, so that they may 
make all who know them love them, and thus 
win each over to the truth and righteousness. 
Clergymen will do well to consult Phrenology ; it 
would enable them to account for many seeming 
mysteries, and give them power and influence to 
do great good. It is in the most perfect harmony 
with the highest Christianity. 11 

EDITORS. 

" Editors also require a Mental Temperament, 
with large Individuality and Eventuality, to col- 
lect and disseminate incidents, facts, news, and 
give a practical cast of mind ; large Comparison, 
to enable them to illustrate, criticise, show up 



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errors, and the like ; full or large Combativeness, 
to render them spirited ; large Language, to ren- 
der them copious, free, spicy, and racy ; and large 
Ideality, to give taste and elevated sentiments. 
An Editor who understands and applies Phre- 
nology possesses a power which he may use with 
great effect. 1 ' "He can take your measure." 

COMMERCE. 

"Merchants require Acquisitiveness, to im- 
part a desire and tact for business; large Hope, 
to promote enterprise ; full Cautiousness, to ren- 
der them safe ; large Perceptives, to give quick 
and correct judgement of the qualities of goods ; 
good Calculation, to impart rapidity and correct- 
ness in casting accounts ; large Approbativeness, 
to render them courteous and affable^; and full 
Adhesiveness, to enable them to make friends of 
customers, and thus retain them. Why is one 
young man a better salesman than another? and 
why is one better worth a salary twice or thrice 
the amount than another? Phrenology answers 
this by pointing out the constitutional differ- 
ences, and showing who is, and who is not, adapt- 
ed to mercantile life. You had better consult 
Phrenology, and choose accordingly. 11 



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ORGANIC-QUALITY. 

6. Large. — Implies a refined, sensitive, and 
susceptible nature ; one who suffers keenly, enjoys 
deeply, and is often greatly exalted or greatly 
depressed; having high aspirations, the tender - 
est sympathies, a love for the beautiful, and a 
desire for the society of the good and true. 

4. Average. — Implies a person plain in their 
tastes, practical in their views, and better fitted 
for the common walks of every day life than for 
the higher walks of literature and art. 

2. Small. — Implies a person very deficient in 
culture and organic development ; one who par- 
takes more of the animal than of the intellectual. 

BREATHING POWER. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having a well de- 
veloped chest and expansive lungs; one who 
breathes deeply and freely filling the lungs and 
moving the abdominal muscles at every inspira- 
tion ; the manifestation of which will be seen in 
the color of the face, and may be felt in the 
warmth of the hands and feet. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having only an 
ordinary development of breathing power; one 
who needs brisk exercise to keep the blood in 



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circulation, and to keep the extremities warm in 
cold weather. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having but little 
breathing power; one having a pallid counte- 
nance, a great tendency to asthma and a liability 
to consumption. 

HEALTH. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having a good de- 
velopment of the bodily organs, and a vigorous, 
healthy organization as the outgrowth of good 
digestion, circulation, breathing power, and the 
vital temperament. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a me- 
dium development of health and liable to be 
often ailing; one who is somewhat deficient in 
vitality and bodily strength. 

2. Small. — Implies a person who is almost en- 
tirely deficient in vitality ; and has neither the 
ability nor disposition to work or study. 

DIGESTION. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having a good 
digestion ; one who scarcely knows from feeling 
that the human body contains such an organ as 
the stomach ; one who can readily digest almost 
anything the appetite will accept, and who can 



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convert everything to the promotion of health 
and physical enjoyment. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
digestion, but will have to be careful not. to over 
eat, and must eat plain and easily digested food, 
or will suffer from indigestion. 

2. Small. — Implies a person having dyspepsia; 
one who suffers constantly from indigestion ; and 
as a consequence is likely to be irritable and 
cross. 

ACTIVITY. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having an active 
nature, and a restless organization; one who is 
always on the go and cannot be contented to re- 
main quiet long at a time : one who has need to 
be careful, lest by constant activity there should 
be an early exhaustion of the vital powers. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having a fair 
degree of activity, one who is not afraid of work 
when there is profit in it, but is likely to seek 
the easiest way of doing things. 

2. Small.— Implies a person having little ambi- 
tion ; a lazy, indolent person. 

EXCITABILITY. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having a very 
excitable nature ; one who is remarkably impress- 



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ible, and liable to exaggerate everything, wheth- 
er good or bad, and is likely to be carried away 
by sudden impulses. 

4. Average. — Implies a person who is not very 
easily excited ; one who is generally calm and 
thoughtful, and scarcely ever carried away by ex- 
citement of any kind. 

2. Small. — Implies a person extremely dull 
and slow of perception ; a shiftless, listless, sleepy 
sort of a being, who is not easily moved, to good 
or evil. 

CIRCULATION. 

6. Large. — Implies a person having good cir- 
culation of blood, a strong, steady pulse, warm 
feet and hands, as the result of good sound lungs, 
and full deep breathing. 

4. Average. — Implies a person having only a 
fair development of circulation, and who is liable 
to suffer from the various changes of the atmos- 
phere ; one who has need to keep up the circula- 
tion by brisk exercise and the practice of full 
deep breathing. 

2. Small. — Implies a person whose blood is 
poor, and whose pulse is irregular. 



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D. AGREEABLENESS. 

The natural function of Agreeableness, is to 
render a person agreeable and pleasant. When 
large it enables its posessor to say and do even 
disagreeable things in a manner at which no one 
can take offense. When small there is but little 
suavity, and usually renders a person blunt in 
their expressions, and if Combativeness, Self -Es- 
teem and Firmness are large, there is a liability 
of a person being dogmatic, domineering and con- 
tentious. 

Location. 

Agreeableness is situated on the outside of 
Human-Nature. See Page 153. 

To find this organ on a living head, move 
your fingers upward over the forehead from the 
root of the nose about three inches, then outward 
about one inch and a quarter, and you are on 
the organ of Agreeableness. 

SIZE OF BRAIN. 

From 22 to 22f is considered a good size cir- 
cumference of the skull, but this alone will not 
determine the development of the intellect, or the 
measure of Brain Power. Some persons with a 
head measuring only 21 inches in circumference 
manifest greater brain power than others measur- 
ing 23 inches. See Page 26. 



196 SEYMOUR'S 



A DESCRIPTION OF THE 

CHARACTER AND ABILITIES. 



Of. 



ACCORDING TO THE SCIENCE OF 

PHRENOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY. 

AS GIVEN BY 



Date 189. . . 



KEY TO PHRENOLOGY. 



197 



SCALE FOR MARKING CHART. 



Names of Faculties. 



Size in Inches. 



Scale. 



Page. 



CIRCUMFERENCE OF BRAIN. 

PERCEPTIVES. 

REASON. 

MORAL. 

SELFISH SENTIMENTS. 
DOMESTICS. 

SE1FISH PROPENSITIES. 
BREATHING POWER. 
CIRCULATION. 
DIGESTION. 
HEALrH. 

Vital Temperament. 

VITAL-MENTAL. 

VITAL-MOTIVE. 

Motive Temperament. 

MOTIVE-MENTAL. 

MOTIVE-VITAL. 

Mental Temperament. 

MENTAL-MOTIVE. 

MENTAL-VITAL 

ACTIVITY. 

EXCITABILITY. 



Scale from 2 Small to 6 Large. 



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SCALE FOR MARKING CHART. 



Names. 



Domestics. 

1. Amativeness. . . 
A. Conjugality 

2. Parental Love. 

3. Friendship 

4. Inhabitiveness. 

5. Continuity 



Selfish Propensities. 
E. Vitativeness. .... 

6. Corubativeness. . . 

7. Executiveness. . . 

8. Alimentiveness , 

9. Acquisitiveness.. 
10. Secretiveness . . . . 



Selfish Sentiments. 

11. Cautiousness. . . 

12. Approbation. . . 

13. Self-Esteem. ... 



Moral Sentiments. 

14. Firmness 

15. Conscientiousness. 

16. Hope 

17. Spirituality 

18. Veneration 

19. Benevolence. , . . . . 













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70 


65 


69 


69 


74 


72 


73 


74 


78 


76 


77 


77 


80 


78 




79 


82 


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81 


85 


83 


85 


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88 


86 


88 


88 


92 


89 


91 


92 


97 


93 


96 


96 


100 


99 


99 


99 


103 


101 


103 


103 


106 


105 


105 


106 


109 


107 


108 


108 


112 


110 


112 


112 


115 


113 


115 


115 


119 


116 


117 


118 


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119 




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423 


124 


126 


125 


125 


126 


130 


127 


129 


129 


132 


132 


132 


132 



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199 



SCALE FOR MARKING CHART.— Continued. 



Names. 



Semi Intellectual or Ar- 
tistic and Mechanical. 

20. Constructiveness 

21. Ideality 

22. Imitation 

23. Mirthfulne&s 

B. Sublimity 



Perceptive Group. 

24. Individuality 

25' Form 

26. Size 

27. Weight 

28. Color 

29. Order 

30. Calculation ... 

31. Locality 



Page. 

134 
136 
140 
142 
138 



167 
166 
149 
147 
151 
170 
172 
160 



Page. 

134 
64 
139 
141 
137 



167 
165 
148 
146 
150 
168 
170 
160 



Reasoning Group. 

32. Eventuality 

33. Time 

34. Tune 

35. Language.. 

36. Causality 

37. Comparison .... 
G Human Nature 
D. Agreeableness. 



158 
143 
145 
156 
164 
162 
154 
195 



157 
143 
144 
155 
163 
161 
152 
195 



200 



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SUMMARY. 

As a summary of your abilities I would advise that you 
follow one of the following pursuits: 

COMMERCIAL. 

ARTISTIC. 
MECHANICAL. 
LITERARY. 
SCIENTIFIC. 

MARRIAGE ADAPTATION. 

You are adapted to one having Organic Vital 

Temperament Motive ...Mental 

Color of Complexion .Hair ...Eyes 

Domestic Social .Selfish Propensities 

Moral and Religious Reason 



SCALE FROM 2 TO 6. 



EXPLANATORY NOTES. 

When an Organ is marked in two numbers such as 3-4 
or 4-5 both paragraphs referred to should be read and a med- 
ium will be appropriate. 

In scale from 2 to 6 being small to large, equals 1 to 7 
1 being very small, 7 very large. For very large we mark a 
cross; for very small we mark a dash. 



Complimentary to Prof. Wm. Seymour, 

Peof. Seymour; 

Dear Sir : — The written description of char- 
acter you gave of my little boy I regard as true 
to life so far as I am able to judge. It is supris- 
ing with what accuracy of detail you were able 
to note the line points of his character as well as 
many peculiarities, mental and physical. It will 
no doubt prove suggestive to the boy and help to 
establish him in ways that are right. Respt'y 
Dr. J. H. Thomas, M. D., 236 West Ave. 



The chart which I lately obtained from Prof. 
Seymour, has given me entire satisfaction, and 
has convinced me that he is thoroughly qualified, 
and a perfect master of the Science of Phrenol- 



ogy. I would particularly recommend parents, 
who are anxious for the welfare of their children 
to avail themselves of his valuable advice with 
regard to the occupation for which they are best 
adapted. Young men and young women who 
have their own way to make in the world, will 
find one of his charts a most useful guide to suc- 
cess. J. Adams, M. D., M. C. P. & S. O., 

150 Bay Street, Toronto, Ont. 



Rochester, N. Y., March 4th, 1890. 
We, the undersigned, having taken a course 
of lessons in Psychology from Prof. W. Seymour, 
do heartily commend the same to all who would 
become familiar with these metaphysical phenom- 
ena, which bear so prominently upon our exist- 
ence, and are daily growing in importance as the 
laws by which they are controlled become under- 
stood. It is information that no one can afford 
to do without, and can never be more cheaply ob- 
tained, many of us having paid $50.00 & $100.00 
dollars for similar but less thorough instructions. 

Signed on behalf of Class. 

S. H. LINN. M, Dm MISS MARY STERLING, 

J. H. THOMAS, M. D., MRS. H. GIBBARD, 

PROF. G. B. JONES, MRS. JOHN CAREY. 

Committee. 



— o— PSYCHOLOGICAL CLASS — o— 

Of the City of Toronto, Canada. 

TO * PROF. * WILLIAM. * SEYMOUR, 

Daar Sir: — We the members of the Psychol- 
ogical Class of the City of Toronto, Canada, learn 
with sorrow and regret that yon are about to 
take your departure from us: feeling that we have 
derived great benefit from the thorough and lu- 
cid manner in which you have unfolded the 
truths of Magnetic Healing, Faith Cure, Mind 
Reading and its kindred subjects, together with 
a logical explanation of many of the mysterious 
principles of Christianity as taught and prac- 
ticed by the Great Teacher Jesus Christ, and the 
conformity of your teachings with those prac- 
ticed and taught by the Great Teacher, we feel 
it to be our duty as well as a privilege to bestow 
upon you this Testimonial as a token of our sin- 
cere thanks and the entire satisfaction of Your 
Class of Over Two Hundred Members. We trust 
your life may long be spared to labor in Your 
Special Sphere of Usefulness and that ere long 
you may return to us to repeat the labors which 
we have so much enjoyed during your present 
visit to Toronto. Signed on behalf of the class. 

L. McCORKINDALE, ) 

W. L. HUDDART, [ Committee. 

H. NORWICH. 



INDEX. 

Page 



Amativeness 65 

" and Its Influence Upon Character 67 

" Physiognomical Signs of 69 

Alimentiveness 99 

Acquisitiveness 101 

Approbation < , . 110 

A Chapter on Memory 173 

Activity 193 

Agreeableness 195 

Brain, the Organ of Mind 16 

" a Plurality of Organs 20 

Benevolenee . . . , 131 

Breathing Power , . . 191 

Comparative Phrenology 48 

Combination of Groups, and Their Influence Upon Character, 53 

" of the Domestic and Selfish Propensities 54 

" of the Propensities With the Moral Sentiments, 54 
*' of the Selfish Propensities, Moral Sentiments, 

aud the Perceptives 55 

Conjugality 71 

Continuity .... - 83 

Combativeness 89 

Cautiousness . . 107 

Constructiveness 133 

Conscientiousness 119 

Color 150 

Comparison 161 

Causality 163 

Calculation 170 

Circulation 194 

Domestic Propensities and Selfish Sentiments 49 

Digestion , 192 

Executiveness 93 

Eventuality 157 

Excitability 193 

Friendship 78 

Firmness 116 

Form . . , 165 

Groups of Faculties 23 

" of Organs 25 

How the Relative Size of the Groups of Faculties in the Brain 

Are to be Determined 46 



INDEX. 



Page 

Harmonious Blending of Groups 56 

Hope 122 

Human Nature. 152 

Health 192 

Importance of a Knowledge of Phrenology 11 

Inhabitiveness 81 

Ideality 135 

Imitation , 139 

Individuality 167 

Language 155 

Locality 160 

Moral Sentiments 50 

Mirthfulness 141 

Organic Quality 191 

Order 168 

Parental Love 76 

Perceptive Faculties 51 

Qualifications required for Physicians 188 

" " " Special Purities 183 

u " " in the different branches of Liter- 
ature and Science 186 

" " " Lawvers 186 

" Orators 187 

" Commerce 190 

" Clergymen 189 

" Editors 189 

Reasoning Faculties 52 

Size the Measure of Power . .-. 26 

Size of Brain 195 

Secretiveness 105 

Symbolical Head 10 

Self-Esteem.... 113 

Selfish Propensities 49 

Size 148 

Skull, bones of the 19 

" Lines on 18 

Temperaments 26 

classification of 27 

" combination of 32 

The natural language of different groups 49 

Time 143 

Vitativeness 86 

Veneration 127 

Weight 146 

Wedlock Poetry 60 



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